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	11/19/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D4: the remainder of the udi number is unknown because the lot number is not available.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 three closure tops stripped during final tightening intra-operatively.The stripped closure tops were removed and replaced.It was suspected that the torque wrench was over-torqueing and contributed to the damage.There was a 30 minute delay but no patient impact.This is report one of four for this event.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that three closure tops stripped during final tightening intra-operatively.The stripped closure tops were removed and replaced.It was suspected that the torque wrench was over-torqueing and contributed to the damage.There was a 30 minute delay but no patient impact.This is report one of four 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 the reported torque wrench malfunction.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.Reference reports 3012447612-2024-00390 through 3012447612-2024-00393.

• 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: 20917062
• Report Number: 3012447612-2024-00390
• Device Sequence Number: 8391365
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024334861
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024334861
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 03/26/2025

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
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• 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
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/12/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/27/2025
• 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
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic