MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. XTRAFIX EXTERNAL FIXATION SYSTEM; PROSTHESIS TRAUMA

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Migration (4003)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent a placement of a xtrafix device,at an unknown site.Subsequently, fourteen days later, the patient underwent a readjustment due to loss of position.No additional information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source: uk.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the device remains implanted.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.Device history record (dhr) review was unable to be performed as the lot number of the device involved in the event is unknown.Root cause was unable to be determined as the necessary information to adequately investigate the reported event was not provided.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.

Event Description

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

• Brand Name: XTRAFIX EXTERNAL FIXATION SYSTEM
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS TRAUMA
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 15103750
• MDR Text Key: 296590929
• Report Number: 0001822565-2022-02216
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• PMA/PMN Number: N/A
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Study
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/08/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/26/2022
• 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: N/A
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/30/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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): Hospitalization; Required Intervention