MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. BONE SCREW DRILL 3.2 MM DIAMETER; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/05/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(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 was reported the bit fractured during the procedure.There was no impact to the patient and the procedure was completed successfully.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated/corrected updated: b4, b5, d1, d4, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3, h4, h6, h11 h6-component code- suggested code: mechanical (g04) - drill visual examination of the returned product/provided pictures identified (visually verified item lot combination and manufacturing date).Exhibits signs of use (scratches, dings) and confirming complaint that it is fractured, all pieces returned.Dimensional analysis and hardness test of the product determined that the product, where measured, was conforming to print specifications.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.Reported event is not related to a combination of products; therefore a compatibility review is not applicable.Medical records were not provided.This complaint can be confirmed based on the returned fractured device.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.No corrective actions, preventive actions, or field actions resulted after investigation of this event.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: BONE SCREW DRILL 3.2 MM DIAMETER
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, KNEE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 20344855
• Report Number: 0001822565-2024-03115
• Device Sequence Number: 18142603
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024186804
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024186804(10)65538657
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: KS
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: UNK
• 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): 12/30/2024

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: 00512008500
• Device Lot Number: 65538657
• 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: 09/05/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/27/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/01/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/31/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/20/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• 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: Male