MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC. BALL TIP PROBE - DUAL ENDED STIFF/FLEXIBLE - STANDARD

Catalog Number	07.02117.001
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/31/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Without a product return, no product evaluation is able to be conducted.The lot number is unknown; therefore the device history records are unable to be reviewed.Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report and/or a conclusion can be drawn, a follow-up report will be sent.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a vitality probe fractured intra-operatively.The fractured pieces were retrieved and a different instrument was used to complete the procedure.There was a 5 minute delay, but no impact to the patient.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a vitality probe fractured intra-operatively.The fractured pieces were retrieved and a different instrument was used to complete the procedure.There was a 5 minute delay, but no impact to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report, a follow-up report will be sent.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Corrections in g1 and h3.Additional information in h6: component, investigation type, findings, and conclusions.Device evaluation: the returned device matches the information in the complaint file and was examined.Visual inspection revealed that one of the tips of the probes was fractured off.Root cause: a definitive root cause cannot be determined with the information provided.This event could possibly be attributed to wear through use over time or multiple sterilization cycles.This event could also be attributed to off-axis or excessive forces applied during use.Dhr review: the dhr was reviewed.There are no indications of manufacturing issues which would have contributed to this event and the device was likely conforming when it left highridge medical¿s control.Device usage: this device is used for treatment.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report, a follow-up report will be sent.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a vitality probe fractured intra-operatively.The fractured pieces were retrieved and a different instrument was used to complete the procedure.There was a 5 minute delay, but no impact to the patient.

• Brand Name: BALL TIP PROBE - DUAL ENDED STIFF/FLEXIBLE - STANDARD
• Common Device Name: PROBE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; na; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer Contact: sabrina abla ; 10225 westmoor dr.; na; westminster, CO 80021 ; 3035144809
• MDR Report Key: 16439241
• Report Number: 3012447612-2023-00054
• Device Sequence Number: 15304012
• Product Code: HXB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024010550
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024010550(10)4441303
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SP
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Exemption Number: 5645646
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/24/2024

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: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 07.02117.001
• Device Lot Number: 4441303
• 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: 02/01/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/24/2023; Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/24/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/18/2023; 06/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/02/2021
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic