MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ZIMMER NEXEL TOTAL ELBOW TORQUE DRIVER; PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, CONSTRAINED

Catalog Number	00840108000
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/06/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).G2: foreign - event occurred in australia.Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation, as the product was discarded.The investigation is in process.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 nexel torque driver hex head broke off whilst tightening the screw.There was a 15 minute delay as another similar device was opened and used to complete the surgery.No 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; g1; g3; g6; h1; h2; h3; h6.Visual examination of the provided photograph identified that the tip of the driver has broken.Medical records were not provided.Review of the device history record(s) identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.The event 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: ZIMMER NEXEL TOTAL ELBOW TORQUE DRIVER
• Common Device Name: PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, CONSTRAINED
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 1800 w. center st.; warsaw IN 46580
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 23632997
• Report Number: 0001822565-2025-04274
• Device Sequence Number: 13084014
• Product Code: JDC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024272200
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024272200(17)290212(10)56708043
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K123862
• 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): 03/05/2026

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: 00840108000
• Device Lot Number: 56708043
• 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: 11/06/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/24/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/05/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/12/2024
• 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 Age: 75 YR
• Patient Sex: Male