MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. MILLER/GALANTE UNICOMPARTMENTAL TENSION GAUGE; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	00578907100
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/05/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an initial partial knee arthroplasty, the tension gauge instrument fractured during the trialing process.There was no patient impact and no adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.All available information has been reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Visual examination of the returned product identified signs of repeated use (scratched / worn) and fractured on the 2mm side.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies related to the reported event were found.Investigation results concluded that the reported event is attributed to the six and a half plus (6.5+) years of use in the field and the normal wear and tear of the device from repeated use over time.Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was confirmed.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 at time of this report.

• Brand Name: MILLER/GALANTE UNICOMPARTMENTAL TENSION GAUGE
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• 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: 19173970
• Report Number: 0001822565-2024-01396
• Device Sequence Number: 7938322
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024192690
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024192690(10)63755047
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• 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): 08/19/2024

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: 00578907100
• Device Lot Number: 63755047
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/10/2024
• 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: 04/05/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/13/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/24/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/16/2017
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female