MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC. T27 FINAL DRIVER; SCREWDRIVER

Catalog Number	730M0017
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/28/2022
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 3012447612-2022-00246.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of a vital t27 final driver broke off in a set screw while attempting to remove a previously-placed construct.Then a tab on the tip of a zyston straight inline inserter broke off while it was being connected to a previously-placed cage.Both fragments were recovered from the patient and alternative instruments were used to complete the procedure without patient impacts.This is report two of two for this event.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of a vital t27 final driver broke off in a set screw while attempting to remove a previously-placed construct.Then a tab on the tip of a zyston straight inline inserter broke off while it was being connected to a previously-placed cage.Both fragments were recovered from the patient and alternative instruments were used to complete the procedure without patient impacts.This is report two of two for this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device evaluation.Visual inspection revealed that the tip of the final driver was fractured.Potential cause root cause was unable to be determined.This event could possibly be attributed to wear through use over time or multiple sterilization cycles.Dhr review per dhr review, the parts were likely conforming when they left zimvie control.Device use 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.

• Brand Name: T27 FINAL DRIVER
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVER
• 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 Key: 15655040
• Report Number: 3012447612-2022-00247
• Device Sequence Number: 17633824
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304852761
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304852761(10)MC4306817
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• 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): 11/29/2022

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: 730M0017
• Device Lot Number: MC4306817
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/12/2022
• 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: 09/29/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/27/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/21/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/12/2018
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female