MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC. POLYAXIAL SCREW (DIA. 5.0 MM X 30 MM L); VIRAGE OCT SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM

Catalog Number	07.01708.012
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	08/20/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the shaft of a virage polyaxial screw fractured at the neck upon final rotations of placing the screw.The procedure was completed using another virage polyaxial screw and there was no patient impact, however, the majority portion of the shank was left in the patient as it was in solid bone and would not have been able to be retrieved.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.A follow up report will be sent upon completion of the device evaluation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: "device evaluation anticipated, but not yet begun" is erroneous and no longer applies.The device was evaluated.Corrections in h3.Additional information in h6: component, investigation type, findings, and conclusions.Device evaluation: the returned device matches the information in the complaint file and was examined.Visual inspection revealed the screw shank fractured.Root cause: a definitive root cause cannot be determined with the information provided.This event could possibly be attributed to excessive torque applied to the screw during insertion.Dhr review: the dhr was reviewed.There are no indications of manufacturing issues which would have contributed to this event and the device was likely conforming when it left highridge medical¿s control.Device usage: this device is used for treatment.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report, a follow-up report will be sent.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the shaft of a virage polyaxial screw fractured at the neck upon final rotations of placing the screw.The procedure was completed using another virage polyaxial screw and there was no patient impact, however, the majority portion of the shank was left in the patient as it was in solid bone and would not have been able to be retrieved.

• Brand Name: POLYAXIAL SCREW (DIA. 5.0 MM X 30 MM L)
• Common Device Name: VIRAGE OCT SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer Contact: teresa george ; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster, CO 80021 ; 3035018506
• MDR Report Key: 20278727
• Report Number: 3012447612-2024-00260
• Device Sequence Number: 12653405
• Product Code: KWP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024328297
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024328297(10)ABE
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K133556
• Exemption Number: 5645646
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/06/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 07.01708.012
• Device Lot Number: ABE
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/04/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/23/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/07/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/10/2022
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Age: 64 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic