MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION ST 3 LONG DOG BONE SET; CRANIOFACIAL BONE SCREW, NON-BIOABSORBABLE

Catalog Number	15-7378X
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/10/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: china.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 3500a will be submitted.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that 3 screws packaged in the device set were fractured during the tightening process.A 30 minute delay was noted.The procedure was completed using additional screws with no patient harm reported.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, b5, g3, g6, h2, h3, h6, h11.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Review of the device history records identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The reported event is unconfirmed.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
No further event information is available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: ST 3 LONG DOG BONE SET
• Common Device Name: CRANIOFACIAL BONE SCREW, NON-BIOABSORBABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 22140558
• Report Number: 0001032347-2025-00227
• Device Sequence Number: 7060509
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888233006996
• UDI-Public: (01)00888233006996(18)250825(10)578200
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K972322
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/17/2025

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 Expiration Date: 08/25/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: 15-7378X
• Device Lot Number: 578200
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/23/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/27/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/04/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/17/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/25/2020
• 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 Age: 54 YR
• Patient Sex: Female