MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION TW DRILL 1.1X50MM 15MMSTP W/NT; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	01-7148
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/08/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Report source: foreign - event occurred in 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 or Problem Description
It was reported that during a procedure, the tip of the drill broke.Subsequently, another drill was used to complete the surgery.There have been no reported patient consequences as a result of the event.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected: b4; b5; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.H6: component code - proposed component code: mechanical (g04) ¿ drill.A visual inspection was conducted on the returned drill.The drill shows signs of attempted use including marking/ scratching on the drill surface.A visual inspection of the drill tip shows that the end portion of the tip has fractured.Medical records were not provided.Review of the certs identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A supplier dhr review was not conducted as material cert confirms that the material and hardness of the drill meet specification requested as certs show.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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.
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.Product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.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.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: TW DRILL 1.1X50MM 15MMSTP W/NT
• Common Device Name: DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES
• 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: 16067848
• Report Number: 0001032347-2022-00405
• Device Sequence Number: 6234465
• Product Code: HBE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036013196
• UDI-Public: (01)00841036013196(10)335380
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K062842
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/17/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 01-7148
• Device Lot Number: 335380
• 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: 12/11/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/18/2023; 02/16/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/29/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/18/2023; 02/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose