MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER GMBH BLUNT TIP SCREW, ÿ 4X56MM; IMPLANT, TRAUMA

Catalog Number	47248605640
Medical Device Problem Code	Migration (4003)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Failure of Implant (1924); Loss of Range of Motion (2032)
Date of Event	04/09/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D4.Product id was provided for 4 screws however, it is unknown which two of the 4 screws has migrated.Therefore, the migrated screw could be any of the following: 47248605640 ¿ blunt tip screw ¿ (b)(6).Udi: (b)(4) manufacturing date: oct 4, 2021 expiration date: oct 4, 2026.47248605040 ¿ blunt tip screw ¿ (b)(6) udi: (b)(40.Manufacturing date: dec 30, 2019 expiration date: nov 30, 2024.47248604440 ¿ blunt tip screw ¿ (b)(6).Udi:(b)(4).Manufacturing date: may 19, 2023 expiration date: may 19, 2028.D10.Proximal humerus, right, long, ã¿ 8.5x260mm item# 47249626008 lot# 3152739.Blunt tip screw, ã¿ 4x50mm item# 47248605040 lot# 3010668.Blunt tip screw, ã¿ 4x44mm item# 47248604440 lot# 3158957 (x2) cortical bone screw, ã¿ 4x26mm item# 47248612640 lot# 3164765.G2.Report source: switzerland.The device will not be returned for analysis; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient had an initial procedure with the affixus humeral nail, after which, presents limited movement due to loosening of two screws.Patient is pending for screw removal on unknown date.Diligence is completed and no further information on the reported event has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h10, h11.No product was returned or pictures provided; a product evaluation could not be performed.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.Review of the complaint histories identified additional similar complaints for the reported items and the part and lot combinations.Complaints are monitored per complaint trending process in order to identify potential adverse trends.Limited movement was noted due to loosening of two screws.However, there are no further documents available that could confirm this.As the devices involved in the reported event were not returned for investigation, a further product evaluation could not be performed and the condition of the products are unknown.In conclusion, as the cause may be multifactorial, an exact root cause could not be identified for the migration of the screw.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.
Event or Problem Description
Diligence is completed and no further information on the reported event has been provided.

• Brand Name: BLUNT TIP SCREW, ÿ 4X56MM
• Common Device Name: IMPLANT, TRAUMA
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER GMBH; sulzer allee 8; sulzer industrie park; winterthur
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER GMBH; sulzer allee 8; sulzer industrie park; winterthur 8404 ; SZ 8404
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 21920446
• Report Number: 0009613350-2025-00344
• Device Sequence Number: 9096532
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024505520
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024505520(17)261004(10)3091547
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K200814
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/07/2025

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 Expiration Date: 10/04/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 47248605640
• Device Lot Number: 3091547
• 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: 04/04/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/03/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/28/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/07/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/04/2021
• 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: SEE H11 NARRATIVE.
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 57 YR
• Patient Sex: Male