MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION ELEVATOR #301; ELEVATOR, SURGICAL, DENTAL

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).Date of event: year 2022.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.
Event or Problem Description
It is reported that the instrument tips fractured.There was no patient harm.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted to update additional information in section b4, b5, d4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h6 and h10.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information is 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 returned elevators.Both elevators show heavy signs of use including heavy marking/ scratching on the elevator surfaces.The tips for both elevators have fractured and the fractured tips were not returned.A determination cannot be made as to what caused the tips to fracture.Device history records review was not performed as products have approximate field ages of 11 and 22 years, with an unknown number of uses.The device shows signs of repeated use.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.In both cases the complaint is confirmed.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.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information is available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: ELEVATOR #301
• Common Device Name: ELEVATOR, SURGICAL, DENTAL
• 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: 16103350
• Report Number: 0001032347-2023-00004
• Device Sequence Number: 16932227
• Product Code: EMJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036028176
• UDI-Public: (01)00841036028176(10)DP
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/31/2023

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 Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 09-0257
• Device Lot Number: DP
• 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: 12/08/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/01/2023; 03/28/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/05/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/24/2023; 03/31/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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: Unknown
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown