MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE, INC. SET SCREW DRIVER; SCREWDRIVER

Catalog Number	230H4001
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/28/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.Reference report: 3012447612-2025-00296.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that two tether set screwdriver tips fractured during a surgery.The c-rings broke off in the tulip head of the tether screws.There was no patient impact; however, there was a 30-45 minute delay to retrieve the broken pieces.This is report two of two for this event.
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 the tip has fractured.Root cause: this event could possibly be attributed to excessive forces applied during use.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 two tether set screw driver tips fractured during a surgery.The c-rings broke off in the tulip head of the tether screws.There was no patient impact; however, there was a 30-45 minute delay to retrieve the broken pieces.This is report two of two for this event.

• Brand Name: SET SCREW DRIVER
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVER
• 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: 22874467
• Report Number: 3012447612-2025-00297
• Device Sequence Number: 14896938
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868227431
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868227431(10)313772
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Exemption Number: 5645646
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• 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): 01/25/2026

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 Number: 230H4001
• Device Lot Number: 313772
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/20/2025
• 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: 08/22/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/26/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/27/2021
• 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 Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic