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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD. OXF UNI PH3 TIB IMPACTOR; BMET GENERAL KNEE INSTRUMENTS

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BIOMET UK LTD. OXF UNI PH3 TIB IMPACTOR; BMET GENERAL KNEE INSTRUMENTS Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 11/21/2023
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that when trialing the tibial component for the partial knee the surgeon was impacting with tibial impactor and the top of the screw punch broke off.This event is related to a malfunction that could potentially lead to a serious injury.However, no patient harm or further outcome was reported.Due diligence is in progress for this complaint; to date no additional information or product has been received.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10 - medical devices: oxford punch screw; item# 32-420934; lot# unknown tibial impator plastic end; item# 32-420933; lot# unknown g2 - foreign: new zealand investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
 
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.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.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified that the screw is not attached anymore to the probe head.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.A review of the raw material certificate confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.Device is used for treatment.Medical records were not provided.With the available information, 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 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.
 
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Brand Name
OXF UNI PH3 TIB IMPACTOR
Common Device Name
BMET GENERAL KNEE INSTRUMENTS
Manufacturer (Section D)
BIOMET UK LTD.
waterton industrial estates
bridgend CF31 3XA
UK  CF31 3XA
Manufacturer (Section G)
BIOMET UK LTD.
waterton industrial estates
bridgend CF31 3XA
UK   CF31 3XA
Manufacturer Contact
christina arnt
56 e. bell dr.
warsaw, IN 46582
5745273773
MDR Report Key18343146
Report Number3002806535-2023-00431
Device Sequence Number18264900
Product Code LXH
UDI-Device Identifier05019279905638
UDI-Public(01)05019279905638(11)180716(10)ZB180502
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryNZ
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 Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 02/29/2024
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 NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number32-420932
Device Lot NumberZB180502
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
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 11/21/2023
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer12/16/2023
02/28/2024
Initial Report FDA Received Date12/18/2023
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/11/2024
02/29/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured07/16/2018
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
If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list
FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement
N/A
Patient Sequence Number1
Concomitant Medical Products
and Therapy/Usage Dates
SEE H10 NARRATIVE.
Patient SexPrefer Not To Disclose
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