MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER SPINE BLOCKER; INSTINCT JAVA SYSTEM

Catalog Number 046W0AN00002

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 11/08/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Without a product return, no product evaluation is able to be conducted.Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.If additional information is obtained that adds value to the relevant content of this report and/or a conclusion can be drawn, a follow-up report will be sent.Reference report 3003853072-2016-00165.

Event Description

It was reported that during final tightening, the threads of two blockers were damaged.They were removed and replaced with alternative blockers.There was a short surgical delay, but there were no reports of patient injury.This is report one of two for this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

The product was not returned, however a photograph of the device was provided.The photograph showed the blocker was damaged on the threads.A review of the manufacturing records did not identify any issues which would have contributed to this event.The labeling was reviewed and found to contain instructions regarding proper device usage.

• Brand Name: BLOCKER
• Type of Device: INSTINCT JAVA SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER SPINE; 23 parvis des chartrons; cite mondiale; bordeaux, cedex 33080 ; FR 33080
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER SPINE; 23 parvis des chartrons; cite mondiale; bordeaux, cedex 33080 ; FR 33080
• Manufacturer Contact: teresa george ; 310 interlocken pkwy ste. 120; na; broomfield, CO 80021 ; 3034437500
• MDR Report Key: 6189427
• MDR Text Key: 62857146
• Report Number: 3003853072-2016-00164
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: PK111301
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/04/2017

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 046W0AN00002
• Device Lot Number: E94242
• Other Device ID Number: (01)00889024339910
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/02/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/20/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/04/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/25/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1