• Decrease font size
  • Return font size to normal
  • Increase font size
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1.5MM SYSTEM TWIST DRILL WITH J NOTCH

  • Print
  • Share
  • E-mail
-
Super Search Devices@FDA
510(k) | DeNovo | Registration & Listing | Adverse Events | Recalls | PMA | HDE | Classification | Standards
CFR Title 21 | Radiation-Emitting Products | X-Ray Assembler | Medsun Reports | CLIA | TPLC
 

BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1.5MM SYSTEM TWIST DRILL WITH J NOTCH Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Health Effect - Clinical Code Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event 04/11/2022
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).Report source: foreign - (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
 
Event or Problem Description
Drill tip broke and was left in patient.
 
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h4; h6; h10.Visual examination identified the tip of the device to be fractured.Scratches and other wear marks were noted.Medical records were not provided.Review of the certs identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A supplier dhr review was not conducted as material cert confirms that the material and hardness of the instrument meet specification requested as certs show.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
 
Search Alerts/Recalls

  New Search  |  Submit an Adverse Event Report

Brand Name
1.5MM SYSTEM TWIST DRILL WITH J NOTCH
Common Device Name
DRILL
Manufacturer (Section D)
BIOMET MICROFIXATION
1520 tradeport drive
jacksonville FL 32218
Manufacturer (Section G)
BIOMET MICROFIXATION
1520 tradeport drive
jacksonville FL 32218
Manufacturer Contact
merrianne cassidy
1520 tradeport drive
jacksonville, FL 32218
9047414400
MDR Report Key14336736
Report Number0001032347-2022-00138
Device Sequence Number17486180
Product Code HBE
UDI-Device Identifier00841036013165
UDI-Public(01)00841036013165(10)347280
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryJA
PMA/510(K) Number
K062842
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 07/29/2022
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number01-7144
Device Lot Number347280
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Was the Report Sent to FDA? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 04/12/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer07/28/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/09/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date07/29/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured10/03/2019
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Unknown
If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list
FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement
N/A
Patient Sequence Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Other;
Patient Age80 YR
Patient SexMale
-
-