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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET UK LTD. OXF FEMORAL SLAP HAMMER; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

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BIOMET UK LTD. OXF FEMORAL SLAP HAMMER; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 32-422365
Medical Device Problem Code Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 06/19/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that after the operation, at the stage of cleaning, the sterile personnel noticed that the spring had broken on the instrument.Nothing was noticed during the operation, so there was no delay or harm to the patient.The instrument was used as described in the surgical technique.Attempts have been made, and all additional information received has been included in this report.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2 ¿ foreign ¿ sweden.Investigation of this incident is currently ongoing.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.
 
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, d2, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h4, h6, h11.The returned product shows clear signs of use, including scratches and gouges, confirming the customer's complaint.The tension spring is broken or fractured, and not all parts were returned.A review of the device manufacturing records confirmed no abnormalities or deviations.Review of the complaint history identified additional similar complaints for the reported item and the part and lot combination.Reported event did not occur in an operating room or as part of a medical procedure; therefore, no medical records are available for review.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 FEMORAL SLAP HAMMER
Common Device Name
ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
Manufacturer (Section D)
BIOMET UK LTD.
waterton industrial estates
bridgend
Manufacturer (Section G)
BIOMET UK LTD.
waterton industrial estates
bridgend
Manufacturer Contact
jennifer rapsavage
56 e. bell dr.
warsaw, IN 46582
5745260384
MDR Report Key22455774
Report Number3002806535-2025-00259
Device Sequence Number8316505
Product Code LXH
UDI-Device Identifier05019279129751
UDI-Public(01)05019279129751(10)ZB161101
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountrySW
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 Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 11/25/2025
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 Number32-422365
Device Lot NumberZB161101
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 06/19/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer11/25/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/09/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date11/26/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured02/09/2017
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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