MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION PECTUS BLU PRBNT TI BAR 13IN; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Migration (4003)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 06/22/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient underwent a procedure during which the surgeon implanted two (2) bars with out stabilizers.The surgeon crossed the bars and placed a medial stitch along with lateral stitches to stabilize the bars.One of the bars flipped post operatively and the patient was revised subsequently without the removal of the implant.No harm is reported to the patient.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).Medical products: item# 78-6130, lot# 087400, pectus blu prbnt ti bar 13in.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001032347-2022-00217.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to off label usage of the product.Surgeon implanted 2 bars and intentionally crossed the bars, no stabilizers were implanted.Surgeon knows the bars were implanted with off label use and does not feel the implants failed or had anything to do with bar flipping.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

Event Description

No further event information is available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: PECTUS BLU PRBNT TI BAR 13IN
• Type of Device: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 14991761
• MDR Text Key: 295767796
• Report Number: 0001032347-2022-00216
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888233032674
• UDI-Public: (01)00888233032674(10)087400
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K212841
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/16/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/12/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 78-6130
• Device Lot Number: 087400
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/15/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/27/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Sex: Male