MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC. UNIVERSAL DRIVER; PATHFINDER NXT MINIMALLY INVASIVE PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM

Catalog Number	2155-1
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that five pathfinder and sequoia drivers and revision tools were discovered with fractured tips at a distributor.There was no reported patient impact.This is report three of five for this event.
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.Reference reports 3012447612-2024-00118 through 3012447612-2024-00122.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: "device evaluation anticipated, but not yet begun" is erroneous and no longer applies.The device was evaluated.Corrections in g1 and h3.Additional information in h6: component, investigation type, findings, and conclusions.Device evaluation: the returned device matches the information in the complaint file and was examined.Visual inspection revealed one of the prongs on the tip of the device has fractured.Additionally, the laser markings are faded.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.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.Device usage: this device is used for treatment.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report, a follow-up report will be sent.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that five pathfinder and sequoia drivers and revision tools were discovered with fractured tips at a distributor.There was no reported patient impact.This is report three of five for this event.

• Brand Name: UNIVERSAL DRIVER
• Common Device Name: PATHFINDER NXT MINIMALLY INVASIVE PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM
• 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: teresa george ; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster, CO 80021 ; 3035018506
• MDR Report Key: 19522303
• Report Number: 3012447612-2024-00120
• Device Sequence Number: 15538165
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024398993
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024398993(10)31TS
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OK
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K132884
• 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: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/29/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 2155-1
• Device Lot Number: 31TS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/02/2024
• 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: 06/12/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/30/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/10/2005
• 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