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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V. BONE SCREW SELF-TAPPING 4.5 MM DIA. 40 MM LENGTH; PROSTHESIS, HIP

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ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V. BONE SCREW SELF-TAPPING 4.5 MM DIA. 40 MM LENGTH; PROSTHESIS, HIP Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Codes Fracture (1260); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event 04/02/2023
Type of Reportable Event Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported during a procedure, the screw broke during placement of the plate and remains in the patients femur.Attempts have been made and no further information is available.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: france.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
 
Event or Problem Description
No additional event information to report at this time.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).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.Dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.The complaint could not be confirmed.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to user error.The surgeon did not follow the instructions or the use of the screw.As per the ifu, the trilogy screws are only designed to be used to be used with trilogy acetabular shells in the acetabulum.This surgeon used the screw in the femur with an unknown fracture fixation plate.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.
 
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Brand Name
BONE SCREW SELF-TAPPING 4.5 MM DIA. 40 MM LENGTH
Common Device Name
PROSTHESIS, HIP
Manufacturer (Section D)
ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V.
turpeaux industrial park
route #1 km 123.4 bldg #1
mercedita PR 00715
Manufacturer (Section G)
ZIMMER MANUFACTURING B.V.
turpeaux industrial park
route #1 km 123.4 bldg #1
mercedita PR 00715
Manufacturer Contact
jennifer rapsavage
56 e. bell dr.
warsaw, IN 46582
5745260384
MDR Report Key16752949
Report Number0002648920-2023-00078
Device Sequence Number3429468
Product Code LPH
UDI-Device Identifier00889024119765
UDI-Public(01)00889024119765(17)290228(10)64315769
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryFR
PMA/510(K) Number
K934765
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 06/15/2023
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number00625004540
Device Lot Number64315769
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 04/04/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer06/14/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date04/17/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/16/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured03/06/2019
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 Number1
Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event Hospitalization; Required Intervention;
Patient Age83 YR
Patient SexMale
Patient Weight85 KG
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