MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. A.L.P.S. LOW PROFILE CORTICAL SCREW; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	851235014
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/14/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10: item# 816301000; lot# unknown.G2: foreign - event occurred in japan.Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.If any further information 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
It was reported that during a procedure, the surgeon discovered a crack in the screw head when the screw was connected to the screwdriver.Subsequently, another device was used to complete the procedure.No surgical delay or patient consequences were reported as a result of the event.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 following sections were updated/corrected: b4; b5; d2; d9; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6i visual examination of the returned product/provided pictures identified signs of use.The hex feature of the screw is damaged and there is some debris near the threads of the screw at the proximal end of the screw.The head of the screw has a crack in it that starts on the id of the hex feature and continues around the head of the screw to the od of the screw.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.Complaint was confirmed.If any further information 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.

• Brand Name: A.L.P.S. LOW PROFILE CORTICAL SCREW
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; p.o. box 587; warsaw IN 46581
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 22998410
• Report Number: 0001825034-2025-02834
• Device Sequence Number: 8997294
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868055089
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868055089(17)280131(10)883100
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• 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): 01/22/2026

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: 851235014
• Device Lot Number: 883100
• 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: 08/18/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/22/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/08/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/27/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/31/2018
• 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
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: NI
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEE NARRATIVE IN H11.
• Patient Sex: Unknown