MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC. POLYAXIAL SCREW, DIA. 8.5MM X 50MM; VITALITY SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM

Catalog Number	709M8550
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Pain (1994)
Date of Event	09/09/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Without a product return, no product evaluation is able to be conducted.The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history records are unable to be reviewed.Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report and/or a conclusion can be drawn, a follow-up report will be sent.Reference report 3012447612-2024-00263.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient underwent a revision surgery to replace two vitality screws that fractured during a car accident.The patient was experiencing pain, and the screws were removed and replaced with larger screws at the s1 vertebra.This is report one of two for this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information in h6: investigation type, findings, and conclusions.Device evaluation: the device was not returned and no photos were provided, so an evaluation is unable to be performed.Root cause: a definitive root cause cannot be determined with the information provided.This event could possibly be attributed to fracture during the reported car accident.Dhr review: the lot number was not reported and the device was not returned, therefore a dhr review is unable to be performed.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 that a patient underwent a revision surgery to replace two vitality screws that fractured during a car accident.The patient was experiencing pain, and the screws were removed and replaced with larger screws at the s1 vertebra.This is report one of two for this event.

• Brand Name: POLYAXIAL SCREW, DIA. 8.5MM X 50MM
• Common Device Name: VITALITY 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: 20363572
• Report Number: 3012447612-2024-00262
• Device Sequence Number: 15168424
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304868366
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304868366
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K171907
• Exemption Number: 5645646
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Device Explanted 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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: 709M8550
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/03/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/07/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic