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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. CLAVICLE DEPTH GAUGE; SURGICAL DEPTH GAUGE, REUSABLE

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Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Code Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 07/19/2022
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).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
It was reported that the depth gauge will not stay together and fell apart during a procedure.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
 
Additional 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.Part and lot identification are necessary for review of device history records, neither were provided.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.
 
Event or Problem Description
No further event information is available at the time of this report.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
 
Event or Problem Description
No further event information is available at the time of this report.
 
Event or Problem Description
No further event information is 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, d4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h4, h6, h10 visual examination of the returned product identified scratches, nicks, burrs, faded etching and product can be disassembled.The etching on the product is fading but is still legible when viewing in the right angle and light.The product can be assembled and disassembled with ease.The snap feature has burrs and nicks throughout the area and the component parts are loose.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.Upon reassessment of the reported event, it was determined to be not reportable.The initial report was forwarded in error and should be voided.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.
 
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Brand Name
CLAVICLE DEPTH GAUGE
Common Device Name
SURGICAL DEPTH GAUGE, REUSABLE
Manufacturer (Section D)
ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.
56 e. bell drive
p.o. box 587
warsaw IN 46581
Manufacturer (Section G)
ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.
56 e. bell drive
p.o. box 587
warsaw IN 46581
Manufacturer Contact
jennifer rapsavage
56 e. bell dr.
warsaw, IN 46582
5745260384
MDR Report Key15198378
Report Number0001825034-2022-01816
Device Sequence Number5997888
Product Code HRS
UDI-Device Identifier00880304834613
UDI-Public(01)00880304834613(10)516349
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateAR
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K173767
Number of Events Summarized1
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,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 11/03/2022
2 Devices were Involved in the Event: 1   2  
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 Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number233500003
Device Lot Number516349
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
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 07/19/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer08/22/2022
08/25/2022
11/02/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/10/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date08/23/2022
08/31/2022
11/04/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured08/31/2018
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Unknown
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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