MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. ZIMMER NATURAL NAIL SYSTEM - TEAR DROP GUIDE WIRE; ROD, FIXATION

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Packaging Problem (3007)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 10/15/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).(b)(6).Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Expected, not yet received.

Event Description

It was reported during incoming inspection at the warehouse, that it was discovered there was a crease in the sealing area.There was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

Complaint sample was evaluated and the reported event was not confirmed; review of the packaging determined that no failure was found as the product is within specification.Dhr was reviewed and no discrepancies were found.The device analysis indicated that the device met specification.The device evaluation found no malfunction and the event did not contribute to injury, therefore this would not be considered a reportable event.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

No additional information received.

• Brand Name: ZIMMER NATURAL NAIL SYSTEM - TEAR DROP GUIDE WIRE
• Type of Device: ROD, 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: 8067723
• MDR Text Key: 127372183
• Report Number: 0001822565-2018-06371
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K101622
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,distri
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/17/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/13/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2023
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 47249009700
• Device Lot Number: 64048689
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/30/2018
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/17/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/21/2018
• 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