MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER GMBH BLUNT TIP SCREW, ÿ 4X42MM; IMPLANT, TRAUMA

Catalog Number	47248604240
Medical Device Problem Code	Migration (4003)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	10/07/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that initial operation was performed with ann nail.The proximal screws backed out approximately 2 weeks postoperatively.The reduction was lost 4 weeks postoperatively.The cause was that the patient had dementia and was unable to adhere to the post-treatment restrictions.The surgeon keep an eye on the patient condition as well as no revision will be planned so far.Diligence is completed and no further information on the reported event has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D10.Ann ph nail lt 9x160mm; item# 47249616109; ;lot# 3240560.Ann blunt tip screw 4x38mm; item# 47248603840; lot# 3237433.Ann blunt tip screw 4x40mm; item# 47248604040; lot# 3231475.Blunt tip screw, ã¿ 4x50mm; item# 47248605040; lot# 3221607.Cortical bone screw, ã¿ 4x22mm; item# 47248612240; lot# 3240160.Cortical bone screw, ã¿ 4x26mm; item# 47248612640; lot# 3242889.Proximal humerus nail cap, 0mm; item# 47248801000; lot# 3242939.G2.Report source: 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 will be submitted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated: b4, g3, g6, h2, h6, h10, h11.The reported event could not be confirmed due to lack of product/information.No product was returned or pictures provided; a product evaluation 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.Review of the complaint histories identified additional similar complaints for the reported items and no additional similar complaints for the reported part and lot combinations.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.
Event or Problem Description
Diligence is completed and no further information on the reported event has been provided.

• Brand Name: BLUNT TIP SCREW, ÿ 4X42MM
• Common Device Name: IMPLANT, TRAUMA
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER GMBH; sulzer allee 8; sulzer industrie park; winterthur
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER GMBH; sulzer allee 8; sulzer industrie park; winterthur
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 23437335
• Report Number: 0009613350-2025-00842
• Device Sequence Number: 20029334
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024505452
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024505452(17)300430(10)3238860
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K231114
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• 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): 03/31/2026

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: 47248604240
• Device Lot Number: 3238860
• 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: 10/07/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/30/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/31/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/30/2025
• 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 NARRATIVE.
• Patient Sex: Unknown