MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION SCRW 2.4X12MM CANCELOUS LOCKNG; STERNAL FIXATION DEVICE

Catalog Number	73-2412
Medical Device Problem Code	Loosening of Implant Not Related to Bone-Ingrowth (4002)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Aseptic loosening (4883)
Date of Event	07/23/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10: plate 4 hole l 100 deg cat# 73-2643 lot# j7808009.Scrw 2.4x12mm cancelous lockng cat# 73-2412 lot# j7807639.Scrw 2.4x14mm cancelous lockng cat# 73-2414 lot# j7848882.G2: japan.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 a patient is scheduled to undergo a revision procedure approximately 3 months post implantation due to a loosened screw/plate.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable at this time.
Event or Problem Description
Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The reported event could not be confirmed due to lack of product/information.No product was returned or pictures provided; visual and dimensional evaluations could not be performed.Medical records were not provided.The device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies relevant to the reported event were found.A definitive root cause cannot 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.

• Brand Name: SCRW 2.4X12MM CANCELOUS LOCKNG
• Common Device Name: STERNAL FIXATION DEVICE
• 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: 22814997
• Report Number: 0001032347-2025-00345
• Device Sequence Number: 8756386
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888233000888
• UDI-Public: (01)00888233000888(10)J7839737
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K110574
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• 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): 12/29/2025

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 Catalogue Number: 73-2412
• Device Lot Number: J7839737
• 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: 07/25/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/26/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/24/2024
• 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.
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown