MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L. REFOBACIN REVISION 40G; BONE CEMENT, ANTIBIOTIC

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Leak/Splash (1354); Unsealed Device Packaging (1444)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Information (3190)

Event Date 11/27/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).(b)(6).The product within this report is a combination product.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Not returned to manufacturer.

Event Description

It was reported the inner sterile packaging was compromised, allowing the cement powder to leak out.No further information has been available at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.The device manufacturing quality record indicates that the released product met all requirements to perform as intended.Investigation results concluded that the reported event was likely due to product design.Corrective action has been initiated to address reported issue.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

Event Description

It has been reported that the inner sterile sachet with powder was damaged, the powder was poured out.

• Brand Name: REFOBACIN REVISION 40G
• Type of Device: BONE CEMENT, ANTIBIOTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L.; plateau de lautagne bp75; valence cedex 26903 ; FR 26903
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET FRANCE S.A.R.L.; plateau de lautagne bp75; valence cedex 26903 ; FR 26903
• Manufacturer Contact: hélène bataille ; plateau de lautagne bp75; valence, IN 26903 ; FR 26903 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 7142632
• MDR Text Key: 95749336
• Report Number: 3006946279-2017-00292
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MBB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: EZ
• PMA/PMN Number: PK150850
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,foreign,health pr
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Remedial Action: Modification/Adjustment
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/04/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/22/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2019
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 4011630001
• Device Lot Number: A643CJ2507
• Other Device ID Number: SEE H10 NARRATIVE
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/27/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/22/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1