MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD. OXF FEM TRIAL REMOVER; KNEE INSTRUMENTS

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/13/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Report source ¿ foreign ¿ japan.Investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the procedure, an element on the tip of the instrument was fractured.This event is related to malfunction that could potentially lead to serious injury.  due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.Visual examination of the returned product identified that the item and lot numbers match the complaint.It is confirmed that the spring is fractured.There is some wear over the entire instrument as seen in the photos marked wear.Besides the fractured spring, the instrument visually matches the print.With the available information, a definitive root cause cannot be determined 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.We are moving forward with this complaint without product return.If the device is returned later, we will investigate the complaint further at that time.Visual examination of the provided pictures confirms the claw tension spring has fractured.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.Device is used for treatment.Medical records were not provided.With the available information, a definitive root cause cannot be determined.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 available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: OXF FEM TRIAL REMOVER
• Common Device Name: KNEE INSTRUMENTS
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET UK LTD.; waterton industrial estates; bridgend CF31 3XA; UK CF31 3XA
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET UK LTD.; waterton industrial estates; bridgend CF31 3XA; UK CF31 3XA
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 16458485
• Report Number: 3002806535-2023-00053
• Device Sequence Number: 6449428
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05019279477234
• UDI-Public: (01)05019279477234(11)160205(17)ZB160101
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/26/2023

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: 32-420126
• Device Lot Number: ZB160101
• 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: 02/22/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/28/2023; 07/21/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/01/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/28/2023; 07/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/05/2016
• 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: Reuse
• 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: Prefer Not To Disclose