MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC. ROD, UNKNOWN SIZE

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Udi number: ni.Without a product return, no product evaluation is able to be conducted.The lot number is unknown; therefore the device history records are unable to be reviewed.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.

Event Description

It was reported that a revision surgery was performed to address a rod, which broke post-operatively.No further details are available.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: results and conclusions - the device was not returned for evaluation so no results are available and no conclusions can be drawn.The lot number is unknown; therefore the device history records are unable to be reviewed.Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.

Event Description

It was reported that a revision surgery was performed to address a rod which broke post-operatively.No further details are available.

• Brand Name: ROD, UNKNOWN SIZE
• Type of Device: UNKNOWN
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer (Section G): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; na; westminster CO 80021
• Manufacturer Contact: ashley mcpherson ; 10225 westmoor dr.; na; westminster, CO 80021 ; 3034437500
• MDR Report Key: 8131273
• MDR Text Key: 129383022
• Report Number: 3012447612-2018-00974
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: NI
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/01/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/05/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/04/2018
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/01/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/01/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention