MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ZIPTIGHT ANKLE SYN FIX SYS-TI; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Catalog Number	909853
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/21/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a procedure, three implant sutures fractured during surgery when the surgeon tightened them.Another device was used to complete the surgery and no patient consequences were reported as a result of the event.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001825034-2024-00083 0001825034-2024-00084 d10: item# 909853; lot# 0002481651 item# 909853; lot# 616970 customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product was requested but not returned by the hospital.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The reported event is not confirmed.If any further information 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: ZIPTIGHT ANKLE SYN FIX SYS-TI
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 18517823
• Report Number: 0001825034-2024-00085
• Device Sequence Number: 15396863
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304476097
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304476097(17)270725(10)322800
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: DC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K083070
• 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): 04/26/2024

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: 909853
• Device Lot Number: 322800
• 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: 12/21/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/24/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/16/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/25/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: NI
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE NARRATIVE IN H10
• Patient Age: 62 YR
• Patient Sex: Female