MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC. ADJUSTABLE TRANSVERSE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES 51-70 WIDE X 5.5 MM ROD; VITALITY SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM

Catalog Number	07.02030.004
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/29/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.A follow up report will be sent upon completion of the device evaluation.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the screws on a crosslink are jammed.There were no patient impacts.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the screws on a crosslink are jammed.There were no patient impacts.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Corrections in h3.Additional information in h6: component, investigation type, findings, and conclusions.Device evaluation: visual inspection revealed no signs of obvious damage.A functional inspection was performed on the transverse connector (pn 07.02030.004), attempting to turn the screws with a set screw starter (07.02119.001) found that the screw on one of the jaws is jammed, unable to turn at all.Root cause: root cause was unable to be determined.This event could possibly be attributed to cross-threading or applying an off-axis force.Dhr review: per dhr review, the parts were likely conforming when they left zimvie control.Device usage: this device is used for treatment.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report, a follow-up report will be sent.

• Brand Name: ADJUSTABLE TRANSVERSE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES 51-70 WIDE X 5.5 MM ROD
• Common Device Name: VITALITY SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; na; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer Contact: kim martinez ; 10225 westmoor dr.; na; westminster, CO 80021 ; 3035144809
• MDR Report Key: 14517523
• Report Number: 3012447612-2022-00150
• Device Sequence Number: 12221549
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024007475
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024007475(10)W513281(11)170622
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150896
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/31/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 07.02030.004
• Device Lot Number: W513281
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/23/2022
• 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: 05/04/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/19/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/26/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/31/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/22/2017
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown