MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. FLEXIBLE SILICONE DRILL DRIVER; INSTRUMENT, HIP

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/05/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation as its location is unknown.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the flexible drill shaft coating is cracked.There was no known impact or consequences to the patient.It was reported that no additional information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: g3; h2.The following sections were corrected: d1; d4.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
No further information is available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: d9; g3; h2; h4 the following sections were corrected: d4 lot/udi the product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
No further information is available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: g3; h2; h3; h6.Visual examination of the returned product identified tears and indentations to the black sheath.The spring under the sheath can be seen as rib bumps.There is visible wear to both the area under the head and to the junction location.The device has an approximate field age of 7 years.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.Based on the product review, the complaint is confirmed.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.
Event or Problem Description
No further information is available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: FLEXIBLE SILICONE DRILL DRIVER
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, HIP
• 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: 19643934
• Report Number: 0001825034-2024-01716
• Device Sequence Number: 6557843
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304569126
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304569126(11)161028(10)154266
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IA
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/13/2024

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: 110010733
• Device Lot Number: 154266
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 06/05/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/27/2024; 07/15/2024; 09/12/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/01/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/16/2024; 08/05/2024; 09/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/28/2016
• 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