MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC. T27 FINAL DRIVER; SCREWDRIVER

Catalog Number	730M0017
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
A distributor reported that they discovered two vital t27 final drivers with defects during an inspection: one with a twisted tip and one with a fractured tip.There was no reported patient impact.This is report one of two for this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.A follow up report will be sent upon completion of the device evaluation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: "device evaluation anticipated, but not yet begun" is erroneous and no longer applies.The device was evaluated.Corrections in h3.Additional information in 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 tip is deformed/twisted.Root cause: a definitive root cause cannot be determined, but over torqueing the driver could cause the driver tip to become deformed/twisted.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.Reference report 3012447612-2024-00377.
Event or Problem Description
A distributor reported that they discovered two vital t27 final drivers with defects during an inspection: one with a twisted tip and one with a fractured tip.There was no reported patient impact.This is report one of two for this event.

• Brand Name: T27 FINAL DRIVER
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVER
• 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: 20870440
• Report Number: 3012447612-2024-00376
• Device Sequence Number: 8565024
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304852761
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304852761(10)MC4328703
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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: Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/17/2025

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: 730M0017
• Device Lot Number: MC4328703
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/21/2024
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/06/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/05/2018
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic