MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ZIPTIGHT ANKLE SYN FIXATION-TI; FASTENER, FIXATION

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Break (1069); Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 11/27/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Report source, foreign ¿ events occurred in (b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product will not be returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Hospital discarded as biohazard.

Event Description

It was reported that during the surgery the suture broke when the surgeon pulled it.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The following sections were updated.Reported event was unable to be confirmed.Device history record (dhr) was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Root cause was unable to be determined.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.

• Brand Name: ZIPTIGHT ANKLE SYN FIXATION-TI
• Type of Device: FASTENER, FIXATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw IN 46582
• Manufacturer Contact: christina arnt ; 56 e. bell dr.; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745273773
• MDR Report Key: 7148362
• MDR Text Key: 96123740
• Report Number: 0001825034-2017-11230
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: PK083070
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,foreign,health pr
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/13/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/27/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 01/21/2021
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 904759
• Device Lot Number: 561410
• Other Device ID Number: (01) 0088304476103
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/13/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/21/2016
• 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