MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION EXODONTIA ELEVR #46R SERRATED; INSTRUMENT, ELEVATOR, SURGICAL, DENTAL

Catalog Number	09-0252
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/30/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).E1: exact surgeon of the procedure is unknown.Healthcare facility stated surgeon of this procedure could be any of the following: dr.(b)(6), dr.(b)(6), and/or dr.(b)(6).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.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery, the tip of the device fractured.No adverse consequences have been reported for this event.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.A visual inspection was conducted on returned elevator.The elevator shows signs of multiple usage attempts including heavy marking/ scratching on the elevator surface.The elevator tip has fractured.The fractured tip was not returned.Medical records were not provided.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: EXODONTIA ELEVR #46R SERRATED
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, 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: 16772815
• Report Number: 0001032347-2023-00137
• Device Sequence Number: 16956814
• Product Code: EMJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036028152
• UDI-Public: (01)00841036028152(10)E22
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: VA
• 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: Dentist
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/27/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 09-0252
• Device Lot Number: E22
• 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: 03/30/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/26/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/19/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/28/2023
• 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: NI
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose