MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. JGRKNT 1.4MM SHORT DRILL BIT; FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	09/04/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This event is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).The product is in the process of being evaluated by zimmer biomet.Once the product investigation has been completed, a follow up/final report will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during surgery that the drill tip broke off in the patient.There was no reported harm or injury to patient as a result of the foreign object and no procedure has been scheduled to remove the object.No delay was reported.Due diligence is complete.No additional information is available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This event is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).The following sections have been updated: b4, b5, g1, g3, g6, h2, h6, h11.Visual examination of the provided photo identified that the drill tip is fractured off.Fractured tip is not visible within the provided photo.As no product was returned or additional pictures provided; further visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The reported event is confirmed as device was pictured with tip fractured off.Proposed code: mechanical g04 - drill.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 information is available regarding the incident.

• Brand Name: JGRKNT 1.4MM SHORT DRILL BIT
• Common Device Name: FASTENER, FIXATION, NONDEGRADABLE, SOFT TISSUE
• 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 Key: 20322334
• Report Number: 0001825034-2024-02291
• Device Sequence Number: 7630611
• Product Code: MBI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304866171
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304866171(17)310407(10)548390
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MD
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K110145
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/14/2025

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 Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 912071
• Device Lot Number: 548390
• 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: 09/04/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/26/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/27/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/14/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/07/2021
• 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: 24 YR
• Patient Sex: Female