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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC. UNIVERSAL DRIVER; PATHFINDER NXT MINIMALLY INVASIVE PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM

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Catalog Number 2155-1
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 08/02/2022
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.A follow up report will be sent upon completion of the device evaluation.Reference report 3012447612-2022-00198.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a revision surgery to extend the construct, two incompass drivers fractured when trying to remove the previously-installed closure tops.There were no patient impacts.This is report one of two for this event.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Corrections in h3.Additional information in h6: component, investigation type, findings, and conclusions.Device evaluation: the returned devices match the information in the complaint file and were examined.Visual inspection revealed a prong has fractured off the tip of both devices.Root cause: a definitive root cause cannot be determined with the information provided.This event could possibly be attributed to wear through use over time or multiple sterilization cycles.This event could also be attributed to off-axis forces applied during use.Dhr review: per dhr review, the part was likely conforming when it left zimvie control.Device usage: this device is used for treatment.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report, a follow-up report will be sent.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a revision surgery to extend the construct, two incompass drivers fractured when trying to remove the previously-installed closure tops.There were no patient impacts.This is report one of two for this event.
 
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Brand Name
UNIVERSAL DRIVER
Common Device Name
PATHFINDER NXT MINIMALLY INVASIVE PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM
Manufacturer (Section D)
ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.
10225 westmoor dr.
westminster CO 80021
Manufacturer (Section G)
ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.
10225 westmoor dr.
na
westminster CO 80021
Manufacturer Contact
kim martinez
10225 westmoor dr.
na
westminster, CO 80021
3035144809
MDR Report Key15310926
Report Number3012447612-2022-00197
Device Sequence Number12321509
Product Code NKB
UDI-Device Identifier00889024398993
UDI-Public(01)00889024398993(10)62WP
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateVA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
K132884
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
Report Date (Section B) 01/25/2023
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 Number2155-1
Device Lot Number62WP
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer08/23/2022
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 08/02/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/24/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/29/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/25/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured06/10/2010
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 Reuse
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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