MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC. CORD 300MM; VERTEBRAL BODY TETHERING SYSTEM

Catalog Number	204H0300
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/21/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.A follow up report will be sent upon completion of the device evaluation.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a revision surgery was performed to replace a broken tether cord.The broken cord was removed and replaced with a new one along with new set screws.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3: "device evaluation anticipated, but not yet begun" is erroneous and no longer applies.The device was evaluated.Corrections in h3.Additional information in h6: investigation type, findings, and conclusions.Device evaluation: the returned device matches the information in the complaint file and was examined.Visual inspection revealed four pieces of the fractured cord.Root cause: this event could possibly be attributed to excessive loads applied to the cord post-op.Dhr review: the dhr was reviewed.There are no indications of manufacturing issues which would have contributed to this event and the device was likely conforming when it left highridge medical¿s control.Device usage: this device is used for treatment.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report, a follow-up report will be sent.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a revision surgery was performed to replace a broken tether cord.The broken cord was removed and replaced with a new one along with new set screws.

• Brand Name: CORD 300MM
• Common Device Name: VERTEBRAL BODY TETHERING SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer Contact: teresa george ; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster, CO 80021 ; 3035018506
• MDR Report Key: 22816781
• Report Number: 3012447612-2025-00289
• Device Sequence Number: 12950962
• Product Code: QHP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304865068
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304865068(17)241231(10)3020933
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: H190005
• Exemption Number: 5645646
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2021
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/13/2025

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: 12/30/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: 204H0300
• Device Lot Number: 3020933
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/29/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/14/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/12/2020
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 12 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic