MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ZIPTIGHT ANKLE SYN FIX SYS-TI; FASTNER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE/SPORTS MEDICINE

Model Number	909853
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/17/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that while the surgeon applied tension on the implant the implant fractured while in the bone tunnel of the patient.The implant was removed from the patient and a second implant was used.There was no report of harm or foreign body retained by the patient.Attempts have been made and no further event information is available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Foreign: japan.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product was discarded by the hospital.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
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.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.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.

• Brand Name: ZIPTIGHT ANKLE SYN FIX SYS-TI
• Common Device Name: FASTNER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE/SPORTS MEDICINE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 16512823
• Report Number: 0001825034-2023-00496
• Device Sequence Number: 6382371
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304476097
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304476097(17)260721(10)312290
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K083070
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 06/30/2023

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 Expiration Date: 07/21/2026
• Device Model Number: 909853
• Device Catalogue Number: 909853
• Device Lot Number: 312290
• 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: 02/20/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/29/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/09/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/30/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/21/2021
• 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: Unknown