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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PATELLO-FEMORAL JOINT (PFJ) MILLING BURR STANDARD; PROSTHESIS, KNEE

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ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. PATELLO-FEMORAL JOINT (PFJ) MILLING BURR STANDARD; PROSTHESIS, KNEE Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Code Positioning Failure (1158)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 10/12/2022
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Foreign country: australia.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.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565-2022-03075.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an initial surgery, the drill was used to host the burr for the procedure.The burr was not able to fully seat and staff tried using a second burr tip but it was still not working.A second drill was opened.There was a 10 minute surgical delay to understand the issue better and to swap out the instruments.No known impact or consequence to the patient.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
 
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; d2; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6 visual examination of the provided pictures identified handpiece and burrs were not attached.However, the product was not returned for full evaluation.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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.
 
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Brand Name
PATELLO-FEMORAL JOINT (PFJ) MILLING BURR STANDARD
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, KNEE
Manufacturer (Section D)
ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.
1800 w. center st.
warsaw IN 46580
Manufacturer (Section G)
ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.
1800 w. center st.
warsaw IN 46580
Manufacturer Contact
jennifer rapsavage
56 e. bell dr.
warsaw, IN 46582
5745260384
MDR Report Key15680429
Report Number0001822565-2022-03076
Device Sequence Number17735567
Product Code HWE
UDI-Device Identifier00889024206144
UDI-Public(01)00889024206144(17)250331(10)64655815
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryAS
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 Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 03/15/2023
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 Expiration Date03/31/2025
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number00592705000
Device Lot Number64655815
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 10/12/2022
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer03/15/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date10/27/2022
Supplement Report FDA Received Date03/20/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured03/06/2020
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
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 Age44 YR
Patient SexFemale
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