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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD. OXF UNI PH3 TIB IMPACTOR; OXFORD MICROPLASTY INSTRUMENTS

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Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Code Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 07/20/2022
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Cmp-(b)(6).Investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery the black tip of the tibial impactor broke.No information about patient harm has been reported.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h6, h10.Visual examination of the returned product identified that the driving head, which is reported to have fractured, has not been returned with the product.The impactor exhibits some indentations on the striking surface but in in a good overall condition.The instrument has potentially been in service for 1 year and 6 months.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Device is used for treatment.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The reported broken part was not returned with the rest of the instrument.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 or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
 
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Brand Name
OXF UNI PH3 TIB IMPACTOR
Common Device Name
OXFORD MICROPLASTY INSTRUMENTS
Manufacturer (Section D)
BIOMET UK LTD.
waterton industrial estates
bridgend CF31 3XA
UK  CF31 3XA
Manufacturer (Section G)
BIOMET UK LTD.
waterton industrial estates
bridgend CF31 3XA
UK   CF31 3XA
Manufacturer Contact
christina arnt
56 e. bell dr.
warsaw, IN 46582
5745273773
MDR Report Key15247150
Report Number3002806535-2022-00359
Device Sequence Number12415346
Product Code HWA
UDI-Device Identifier05019279905638
UDI-Public(01)05019279905638
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateME
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/13/2022
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 Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number32-420932
Device Lot NumberN/A
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 07/20/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/12/2022
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/18/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/13/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
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
If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list
FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement
N/A
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexPrefer Not To Disclose
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