MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. MODULAR FLEX DRILL BIT 3.2 MM DIAMETER 30 MM LENGTH; HIPS, 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	02/08/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the drill bits broke during surgery while drilling.No known impact or consequence to the patient.It was reported that no further information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10: unknown drill bit unknown.G2: foreign: jordan.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001822565 - 2024 - 00730.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.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 and/or corrected information.Proposed component code: mechanical (g04)- drill.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified two drill bits broken in half.No further evaluation can be made from the provided picture.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event for the known drill.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.This complaint was confirmed based on the provided picture.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 additional event information to report at this time.

• Brand Name: MODULAR FLEX DRILL BIT 3.2 MM DIAMETER 30 MM LENGTH
• Common Device Name: HIPS, 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: 18826058
• Report Number: 0001822565-2024-00729
• Device Sequence Number: 15423460
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024152212
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024152212(11)220422(10)65311682
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JO
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/25/2024

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: 00879000703
• Device Lot Number: 65311682
• 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: 02/11/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/22/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/04/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/22/2022
• 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: 60 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Weight: 78 KG