MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ENTRY REAMER FLEXIBLE SHAFT; MEDULLARY CANAL ORTHOPAEDIC REAMER, FLEXIBLE

Catalog Number	211201103
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/16/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the flexible reamer shaft was broken.The shaft is looser and more flexible than normal.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
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
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.H6: component code: mechanical (g04) - drill.Visual examination of the provided picture could not confirm the reported fracture.However, there is some extra space between the reamer head portion and the start of the flexible reamer shaft.Part and lot numbers cannot be verified.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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.

• Brand Name: ENTRY REAMER FLEXIBLE SHAFT
• Common Device Name: MEDULLARY CANAL ORTHOPAEDIC REAMER, FLEXIBLE
• 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 Key: 15266992
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-01900
• Device Sequence Number: 6570324
• Product Code: HTO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868023040
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868023040(10)117870
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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): 10/06/2022

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: 211201103
• Device Lot Number: 117870
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• 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: 08/16/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/05/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/22/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/06/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/19/2015
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown