MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC. ROD GRIPPER; CLAMP, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY

Catalog Number	07.02100.001
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/15/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.A follow up report will be sent upon completion of the device evaluation.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of a vitality rod gripper broke off while removing a previously-implanted rod intra-operatively.There was no patient impact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: "device evaluation anticipated, but not yet begun (02)" no longer applies but cannot be deleted.Corrections in h3.Additional information in h6: component, investigation type, findings, and conclusions.Inspection: the returned device matches the information in the complaint file and was examined.Visual inspection revealed one of the tips has fractured off.Dhr review: the dhr was reviewed.There are no indications of manufacturing issues which would have contributed to this event and the device was likely conforming when it left highridge medical¿s control.Potential root cause: a definitive root cause cannot be determined with the information provided.This event could possibly be attributed to wear through use over time or multiple sterilization cycles.This event could also be attributed to off-axis forces applied during use.Device usage this device is used for treatment.A follow-up report will be sent if additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the tip of a vitality rod gripper broke off while removing a previously-implanted rod intra-operatively.There was no patient impact.

• Brand Name: ROD GRIPPER
• Common Device Name: CLAMP, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer Contact: sabrina abla ; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster, CO 80021 ; 7206965158
• MDR Report Key: 18240067
• Report Number: 3012447612-2023-00383
• Device Sequence Number: 3227362
• Product Code: GDJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024010338
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024010338(10)114724
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Exemption Number: 5645646
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/11/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 07.02100.001
• Device Lot Number: 114724
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/21/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/30/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/04/2019
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic