MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION ELEVATOR #301; ELEVATOR, SURGICAL, DENTAL

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It is reported that the tips fractured during a procedure.There was no harm to the patient or user.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The reported event is unconfirmed.If any further information is found that would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.This report is being submitted to update additional information in sections b4, b5, d9, g3, g6, h2, h4, h3, h6, h10 and h11.Correction in d4.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information is available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: ELEVATOR #301
• Common Device Name: ELEVATOR, SURGICAL, DENTAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 19972925
• Report Number: 0001032347-2024-00263
• Device Sequence Number: 8460689
• Product Code: EMJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036028206
• UDI-Public: (01)00841036028206(10)191030
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Dentist
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/27/2024

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: 09-0257
• Device Lot Number: 191030
• 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: 07/18/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/25/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/13/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/27/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/14/1996
• 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