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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. 3.2MMX30MM RNGLC+ ACET DRL BIT; HIPS, INSTRUMENTS

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Model Number N/A
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 08/02/2024
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign: australia.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 was reported that the surgeon went to drill the first screw hole, and the drill bit snapped off.The surgeon did not see the event occur, however, the surgeon asked for a new drill bit to complete the case.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.Proposed component code: mechanical: drill (g04) one 3.2mmx30mm rnglc+ acet drl bit item# 31-323230 lot# 66537001 was returned and evaluated.Upon visual inspection the device has fractured at the tip.The tip is bent and twisted.The fractured tip was not returned.A review of the device history records identified no related deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The event is confirmed.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
No additional event information to report at this time.
 
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Brand Name
3.2MMX30MM RNGLC+ ACET DRL BIT
Common Device Name
HIPS, INSTRUMENTS
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 Key20048941
Report Number0001825034-2024-02070
Device Sequence Number20823107
Product Code HTW
UDI-Device Identifier00887868478703
UDI-Public(01)00887868478703(17)340117(10)66537001
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryAS
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
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
Report Date (Section B) 01/17/2025
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 NumberN/A
Device Catalogue Number31-323230
Device Lot Number66537001
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 08/02/2024
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer01/17/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date08/23/2024
Supplement Report FDA Received Date01/17/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured01/17/2024
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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