MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. FLEXIBLE SILICONE DRILL DRIVER; PROSTHESIS HIP

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

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

Event Date 02/22/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Foreign source - (b)(6).Reported event was unable to be confirmed due to limited information received from the customer.Device history record (dhr) review was unable to be performed as the lot number of the device involved in the event is unknown.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 the drill broke while it was being inserted into the cup.Attempts have been made and additional information on the reported event is unavailable.

• Brand Name: FLEXIBLE SILICONE DRILL DRIVER
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS HIP
• 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: 8420777
• MDR Text Key: 138816431
• Report Number: 0001825034-2019-01189
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTW
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• 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
• Report Date: 03/14/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/14/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 110010733
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/22/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1