MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION STERNALOCK BLU SYSTEM SCREW, CANCELLOUS CROSS-DRIVE LOCKING 2.4 X 12MM TITANIUM; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Information (3190)
Date of Event	03/06/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001032347-2019-00207 & 0001032347-2019-00209.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that there was a revision due to a sternal complication.Attempts have been made and no further information has been provided.
Event or Problem Description
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001032347-2019-00207-1 & 0001032347-2019-00209-1.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Reported event was confirmed by review of evidence suggesting the revision was performed.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.No product was returned and the distributor reported the parts were discarded.According to the pay-one-price form signed and submitted by the surgeon, the revision was due to sternal complications which indicates there is no alleged malfunction of the production and this could be due to patient condition.However, the surgeon signed 'yes' to if the revision is related in any way (even if not the primary cause) to the sternalock device utilized in the patient's original procedure.There is insufficient information and materials provided to make this determination.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001032347-2019-00209-2 & 0001032347-2019-00207-2.
Event or Problem Description
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.

• Brand Name: STERNALOCK BLU SYSTEM SCREW, CANCELLOUS CROSS-DRIVE LOCKING 2.4 X 12MM TITANIUM
• Common Device Name: SCREW, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• MDR Report Key: 8482773
• Report Number: 0001032347-2019-00208
• Device Sequence Number: 11251628
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036141141
• UDI-Public: 00841036141141
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K161896
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2019
• Device Explanted Year: 2019
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: distributor,health profession
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/29/2019

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 73-2412
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/07/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/22/2019; 07/28/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/04/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/17/2019; 07/29/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention