MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC. CLOSURE TOP; SEQUOIA PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM INCLUDING SPEEDLINK II TRANSVERSE CONNECTOR SYSTEM

Catalog Number	3301-1
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/30/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the final tightening of a set screw, the torque wrench clicking sound was sluggish and the set screw was damaged.The set screw was replaced, however the second set screw was damaged in the same way.The bone screw was removed and replaced with a new screw, and the final tightening of the set screw was successful.This caused a 15 minute delay to the procedure, however there was no patient impact.This is report one of three for this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D4: the remainder of the udi number is unknown because the lot number is not available.D10: pathfinder nxt cnnltd 5.5 plyscrw 7.5x30, pn 3505-4545 ln 81lw.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the final tightening of a set screw, the torque wrench clicking sound was sluggish and the set screw was damaged.The set screw was replaced, however the second and third set screws were damaged in the same way.The bone screw was also damaged, and removed and replaced with a new screw, and the final tightening of the set screw was successful.This caused a 15 minute delay to the procedure, however there was no patient impact.This is report one of five for this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Corrections in b5 and d10.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report, a follow-up report will be sent.Reference reports through 3012447612-2024-00372 and 3012447612-2025-00021 through 3012447612-2025-00022.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information in h4 and h6: investigation type, findings, and conclusions.Device evaluation: the returned device matches the information in the complaint file and was examined.Visual inspection revealed the threads have fractured.Root cause: a definitive root cause cannot be determined with the information provided.This event could possibly be attributed to off-axis forces applied during use.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 that during the final tightening of a set screw, the torque wrench clicking sound was sluggish and the set screw was damaged.The set screw was replaced, however the second and third set screws were damaged in the same way.The bone screw was also damaged, and removed and replaced with a new screw, and the final tightening of the set screw was successful.This caused a 15 minute delay to the procedure, however there was no patient impact.This is report one of five for this event.

• Brand Name: CLOSURE TOP
• Common Device Name: SEQUOIA PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM INCLUDING SPEEDLINK II TRANSVERSE CONNECTOR 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: 20792509
• Report Number: 3012447612-2024-00370
• Device Sequence Number: 6833354
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024334861
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024334861(10)ABH
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131980
• Exemption Number: 5645646
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/09/2025

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 Catalogue Number: 3301-1
• Device Lot Number: ABH
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• 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; Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/27/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/15/2025; 03/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/09/2020
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: NA.
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic