MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. NEXGEN FEMORAL SET SCREW HEX DRIVER TORQUE LIMITING SIZE 2.0 MM; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/16/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the hex driver fractured while tightening a stubby stem onto a tibial tray as part of a knee procedure.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2 foreign source: south africa.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 information.The device history records were reviewed and no discrepancies were identified.A definitive root cause could not be determined with the information provided.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 event information available at the time of this report.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Upon receiving additional information and reassessment of the reported event, it was determined to be not reportable as the device fractured at the yield point.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.

• Brand Name: NEXGEN FEMORAL SET SCREW HEX DRIVER TORQUE LIMITING SIZE 2.0 MM
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, KNEE
• 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: 19960197
• Report Number: 0001822565-2024-02615
• Device Sequence Number: 12528944
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024219595
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024219595(10)63410934
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SF
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/07/2025

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: 00598707100
• Device Lot Number: 63410934
• 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: 07/16/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/29/2024; 03/24/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/12/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/08/2024; 04/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/28/2016
• 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: Unknown