MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1.5MM SYSTEM HIGHT TORQUE SCREW

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	10/26/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).Medical product: zimmer biomet 1.5mm system hight torque screw catalog #: 91-6105x lot#: 131650 qty.3; zimmer biomet 1.5mm system 16 hole straight plate catalog#: 01-7066 lot #: unknown qty.1 report source: foreign - colombia.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001032347-2022-00363, 0001032347-2022-00364, and 0001032347-2022-00365.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.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
It was reported that the screws fractured while finishing the final adjustment of the screw heads.The shafts of the screws were unable to be removed.Other screws were used to complete the procedure.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.A visual inspection was conducted on the qty four returned 91-6105x screws.The four screws each show signs of attempted use including marking on the screw head.The four screws have all fractured near the middle of the screw shaft.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.

• Brand Name: 1.5MM SYSTEM HIGHT TORQUE SCREW
• Common Device Name: SCREW
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 15939772
• Report Number: 0001032347-2022-00366
• Device Sequence Number: 15017174
• Product Code: JEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036134907
• UDI-Public: (01)00841036134907(10)131650
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121589
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/10/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 91-6105X
• Device Lot Number: 131650
• 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: 11/02/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/08/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/10/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/19/2019
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown