MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION PECTUS BLU 15IN PREBENT PECTUS BAR; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

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 bar fractured approximately three inches from the end when the surgeon was attempting to bend the bar with in-situ benders.There were no consequences or impact to the patient.Another device was used to complete the procedure.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected: b4; b5; d9; e1; e2; e3; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6; h11 a visual inspection was conducted on the returned pectus bar.The bar shows signs of attempted use including marking and scratching on the bar surface.Further investigation shows that the bar has fractured.The bar has fractured at one of the locations it was bent.The reported event is confirmed.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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
It was further reported that the surgeon was bending the right end of the bar with both in-situ benders when the bar snapped off.

• Brand Name: PECTUS BLU 15IN PREBENT PECTUS BAR
• Common Device Name: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• 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: 19991160
• Report Number: 0001032347-2024-00274
• Device Sequence Number: 20978993
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888233032711
• UDI-Public: (01)00888233032711(10)168960
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K212841
• 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: Physician
• 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: 78-6150
• Device Lot Number: 28391
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/08/2024
• 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: 07/18/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/05/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/15/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/27/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/06/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown