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

Catalog Number	2000-9061
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that two polaris plug drivers with fractured tips and seven polaris plug drivers with deformed tips were discovered at a warehouse upon return from the field.Patient/surgical/event information was not provided.This is report four of nine for this event.
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 reports 3012447612-2025-00345 through 3012447612-2025-00353.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that two polaris plug drivers with fractured tips and seven polaris plug drivers with deformed tips were discovered at a warehouse upon return from the field.Patient/surgical/event information was not provided.This is report four of nine 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.A review of the dhr was conducted and found no indications of manufacturing issues.An inspection of the part shows the tip is twisted/deformed.The findings are consistent with excessive torsional forces since the surface is deformed in a spiral formation.This event likely cannot be attributed to manufacturing or design related issues.The failure could possibly be attributed to excessive forces being applied beyond intended use.The complaint is confirmed for polaris 5.5 plug driver for the failure of tip deformation.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.

• Brand Name: PLUG 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: 23536161
• Report Number: 3012447612-2025-00348
• Device Sequence Number: 10026823
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 03662663191876
• UDI-Public: (01)03662663191876(10)ZB150602
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MS
• 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: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/25/2026

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: 2000-9061
• Device Lot Number: ZB150602
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/23/2025
• 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: 11/12/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/26/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/06/2015
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic