MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. HEADLESS TROCAR DRILL PIN 3.2 MM DIAMETER 75 MM LENGTH; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fracture (1260); Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/05/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the pin got stuck in a tibial cut guide.The pin was returned and determined to be fractured.The rep believes it fractured when the surgeon was putting the pin into the guide.There was no retained hardware left in the patient and there was no consequences or impact to the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The 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.
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 the pin is seized in a guide hole of the cut guide and the pin is fractured.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.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: HEADLESS TROCAR DRILL PIN 3.2 MM DIAMETER 75 MM LENGTH
• 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 Key: 17397541
• Report Number: 0001822565-2023-02003
• Device Sequence Number: 12651319
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024201620
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024201620(17)330324(10)65711440
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/24/2023

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: 00590102000
• Device Lot Number: 65711440
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/05/2023
• 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: 07/05/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/24/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/26/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/25/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/27/2023
• 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: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 61 YR
• Patient Sex: Male