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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD. OXF UNI FEMORAL DRILL 6.35 MM; KNEE INSTRUMENT

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BIOMET UK LTD. OXF UNI FEMORAL DRILL 6.35 MM; KNEE INSTRUMENT Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 32-422845
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 04/27/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign: china.Investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the drill fractured during surgery.All pieces were removed from the patient.No other health impact was reported.Attempts have been made and all additional information received has been included in this report.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.Investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
 
Event or Problem Description
No further event information available at the time of this report. .
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional and/or corrected information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h11.Product was returned and visually assessed.It shows signs of use (scratches, dings) and is fractured just below the shank with all pieces having been returned.A dimensional analysis has been performed on the shank and body diameter and overall length, and these are confirmed to be within specification.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.Review of the complaint history found no additional related complaints for this item and the reported part and lot combination.A definitive root cause could not 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
No further event information available at the time of this report.
 
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Brand Name
OXF UNI FEMORAL DRILL 6.35 MM
Common Device Name
KNEE INSTRUMENT
Manufacturer (Section D)
BIOMET UK LTD.
waterton industrial estates
bridgend
Manufacturer (Section G)
BIOMET UK LTD.
waterton industrial estates
bridgend CF31 3XA
UK   CF31 3XA
Manufacturer Contact
jennifer rapsavage
56 e. bell dr.
warsaw, IN 46582
5745260384
MDR Report Key22069302
Report Number3002806535-2025-00207
Device Sequence Number13095874
Product Code HTW
UDI-Device Identifier00880304504714
UDI-Public(01)00880304504714(10)ZB171002
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCH
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup,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? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Operator of Device Health Professional
Device Catalogue Number32-422845
Device Lot NumberZB171002
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
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 04/27/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer05/29/2025
09/24/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date05/22/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date06/18/2025
10/07/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
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 Unknown
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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