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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. DRIVER IMPACTOR-FEMORAL; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

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Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 05/30/2023
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the impactor fractured during use as part of a knee procedure.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Product has been received by zimmer biomet and 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 available at the time of this report.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4; b5; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.Visual examination of the returned product identified signs of repeated use (nicked/gouged/worn/cracked) and the total knee head has fractured within the total knee handle.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.The device has a potential field age of over 5.5 years and exhibit signs of repeated use.The root cause of the reported event is attributed to wear and tear from repeated use over time.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.
 
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Brand Name
DRIVER IMPACTOR-FEMORAL
Common Device Name
INSTRUMENT, KNEE
Manufacturer (Section D)
ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.
1800 w. center st.
warsaw IN 46580
Manufacturer (Section G)
ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.
1800 w. center st.
warsaw IN 46580
Manufacturer Contact
jennifer rapsavage
56 e. bell dr.
warsaw, IN 46582
5745260384
MDR Report Key17190082
Report Number0001822565-2023-01684
Device Sequence Number15278854
Product Code HWR
UDI-Device Identifier00889024186262
UDI-Public(01)00889024186262(10)63786949
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateOR
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 10/04/2023
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 NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number00133602800
Device Lot Number63786949
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Date Returned to Manufacturer06/16/2023
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 05/30/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer10/03/2023
Initial Report FDA Received Date06/23/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date10/04/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured09/12/2017
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
N/A
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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