MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. LINKED LAG SCREW INSERTER; TRAUMA INSTRUMENTS

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/23/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the fractured lag screw fractured during a primary surgery.There was no patient harm or impact.Attempts have been made and there is no further information at this time.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).H3: 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
(b)(4).Updated: b4, b5, d2, g3, h1, h2, h3, h4, h6, h10 reported event was confirmed as visual examination of the returned product identified inserter drive shaft is fractured.Wear & tear is seen that indicates repeated use during a potential field age greater than 19 years.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause could not 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: LINKED LAG SCREW INSERTER
• Common Device Name: TRAUMA INSTRUMENTS
• 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: 18168944
• Report Number: 0001822565-2023-03193
• Device Sequence Number: 7611040
• Product Code: HWR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024036123
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024036123
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/16/2024

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: 00119301200
• Device Lot Number: 60199460
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/31/2023
• 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: 10/23/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/07/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/20/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/16/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/13/2004
• 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: 16 YR
• Patient Sex: Female