MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Zimmer Biomet, Inc. 3.5X26MM CORT LOCK SCR STE; Orthopaedic bone screw, non-bioabsorbable, sterile

Catalog Number	856135026
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Purulent Discharge (1812); Erythema (1840); Discomfort (2330)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that after fixation with a plate system, erythema and purulent drainage developed around the plate and the patient reported discomfort; the plate was subsequently removed approximately five months post-implantation.Concerns were raised by sales and dealership staff regarding the hospital¿s sterilization and cleaning facilities; however, the validity of these concerns was unclear.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).D6b: during (b)(6) 2026.Item # 856207006, fib anatomic lock rt 6h ste, lot # 67288282.Item # 856210009, lock dist tib med rt 9h ste, lot # 66808068.Item # 851235016, 3.5x16mm low pro cort scr ste, lot # 882230.Item # 851235046, 3.5x46mm low pro cort scr ste, lot # 024790.Item # 851235016, 3.5x16mm low pro cort scr ste, lot # 882300.Item # 851235032, 3.5x32mm low pro cort scr ste, lot # 774720.Item # 851235034, 3.5x34mm low pro cort scr ste, lot # 986310.Item # 856135022, 3.5x22mm cort lock scr ste, lot # 66340376.Item # 856135022, 3.5x22mm cort lock scr ste, lot # 67234418.Item # 856135024, 3.5x24mm cort lock scr ste, lot # 65686163.Item # 856135024, 3.5x24mm cort lock scr ste, lot # 65715436.Item # 856135038, 3.5x38mm cort lock scr ste, lot # 67288256.Item # 856135042, 3.5x42mm cort lock scr ste, lot # 476240.Item # 856135042, 3.5x42mm cort lock scr ste, lot # 67551110.Item # 856135046, 3.5x46mm cort lock scr ste, lot # 155530.Item # 856135010, 3.5x10mm cort lock scr ste, lot # 67340328.Item # 856135014, 3.5x14mm cort lock scr ste, lot # 67340369.Item # 856135014, 3.5x14mm cort lock scr ste, lot # 67367820.Item # 856135014, 3.5x14mm cort lock scr ste, lot # 67405466.Item # 856135016, 3.5x16mm cort lock scr ste, lot # 67210241.Item # 856135018, 3.5x18mm cort lock scr ste, lot # 65685777.Item # 856135018, 3.5x18mm cort lock scr ste, lot # 66772083.Item # 856135018, 3.5x18mm cort lock scr ste, lot # 67222779.Item # 856135020, 3.5x20mm cort lock scr ste, lot # 66884144.G2: foreign - event occurred in 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 3500a will be submitted.

• Brand Name: 3.5X26MM CORT LOCK SCR STE
• Common Device Name: Orthopaedic bone screw, non-bioabsorbable, sterile
• 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 ; +1(574)526-0384
• MDR Report Key: 50430133
• Report Number: 0001825034-2026-02532
• Device Sequence Number: 21126580
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887868351884
• UDI-Public: (01)00887868351884(17)350625(10)67330015
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2026
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/25/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: 856135026
• Device Lot Number: 67330015
• 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: 07/26/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/25/2025
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown