MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. NEXGEN HEADLESS TROCAR DRILL PIN 3.2 MM; INSTRUMENT, KNEE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Nonstandard Device (1420)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/17/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign country: japan.Visual examination of the provided pictures identified a trocar pin assembled in a cut guide with foreign debris on it and the hex end of the device is fractured off.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.Medical records were not provided.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.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
It was reported that the base of headless trocar drill pin was not machined into a hexagonal shape.It was not possible to determine which of the two lot numbers was applicable.There was a 16-30 minute surgical delay.The surgical technique was utilized.Attempts have been made and all available information had been provided.

• Brand Name: NEXGEN HEADLESS TROCAR DRILL PIN 3.2 MM
• 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: 20793755
• Report Number: 0001822565-2024-03735
• Device Sequence Number: 6895076
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024201620
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024201620(17)330729(10)65961562
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 11/26/2024

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: 00590102000
• Device Lot Number: 65961562
• 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: 11/26/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/27/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/07/2023
• 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
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose