MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. MAXFIRE MARXMEN STRAIGHT; STAPLE, FIXATION

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 12/14/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.Device history record was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.Root cause was unable to be determined as the necessary information to adequately investigate the reported event was not provided.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 was reported that during a procedure the product was prepped in the appropriate fashion and then was inserted into the knee trocar and was then deployed out and pushed through the meniscus.The handle was then squeezed after which both anchors deployed not allowing the marxmen to function properly.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable.

• Brand Name: MAXFIRE MARXMEN STRAIGHT
• Type of Device: STAPLE, 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: 7479095
• MDR Text Key: 107197928
• Report Number: 0001825034-2018-02363
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PK061776
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,health profession
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/02/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/02/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 04/17/2018
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 900320
• Device Lot Number: 054510
• Other Device ID Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/06/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/17/2013
• 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