MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. 3.5MM INSERTER CONNECTOR SHORT R SHORT; ORTHOPAEDIC INSTRUMENT SURGICAL CONNECTOR

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/23/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the inserter connector was broken 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.Visual examination of the returned product identified scratches, wear marks and it is confirmed the product has fractured and not all the pieces were returned.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.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.

• Brand Name: 3.5MM INSERTER CONNECTOR SHORT R SHORT
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPAEDIC INSTRUMENT SURGICAL CONNECTOR
• 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: 15427165
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-02120
• Device Sequence Number: 20015886
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868093746
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868093746(10)ZB170801
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MT
• 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): 10/11/2022

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 Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 14-441045
• Device Lot Number: ZB170801
• 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: 08/23/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/26/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/15/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/17/2017
• 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