MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. WASHERLOC CORTICAL SCREW 46MM; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number 908646

Device Problem Delivered as Unsterile Product (1421)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 09/27/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source: japan.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.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 Description

It was reported the sterile packaging was compromised.During the procedure the sterile pouch appeared to be damaged.The nurse dropped the implant out of the sterile field while opening the packaging and second device was needed to complete the procedure.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.

Event Description

No further event information available at the time of this report.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected: b4; b5; d9; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6 visual evaluation of the returned product found the inner sterile pouch is broken into multiple pieces.Evaluation of the outer pouch found no damage.Sterility has not been breached.This complaint has been confirmed.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The condition of the device when it left zimmer biomet is non-conforming to specification.The root cause of the reported event can be attributed to the supplied sterile inner pouch.If any further information which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

• Brand Name: WASHERLOC CORTICAL SCREW 46MM
• Type of Device: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• 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: 15716463
• MDR Text Key: 307107597
• Report Number: 0001825034-2022-02465
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304410725
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304410725(17)260802(10)949290
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K981967
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/14/2022

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 908646
• Device Lot Number: 949290
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/11/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/02/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/12/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/16/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/02/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: NI
• Patient Sequence Number: 1