MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION STERNALOCK BLU SYSTEM PLATE 12 HOLE JL-PLATE; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Patient Involvement (2645)
Date of Event	06/17/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).Product has been received by zimmer biomet and the investigation is in process.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.Concomitant medical product ¿ sternalock blue system sternalock 6 hole hex plate cat# sp-2890, lot# unk; sternalock blu system plate 8 hole x, cat# 73-2623, lot# unk; sternalock blu system screw cancellous cross-drive locking, cat#73-2416, lot# unk; sternalock blu system plate 12 hole jl-plate cat# sp-3215, lot# unk; sternalock blu system screw cancellous cross-drive locking, cat# 73-2414, lot# unk; sternalock blu system screw cancellous cross-drive locking, cat# 73-2418, lot# unk.The complaint device has been returned, but the device investigation has not yet been completed.Once the evaluation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001032347-2019-00359, 0001032347-2019-00360, 0001032347-2019-00362, 0001032347-2019-00363, and 0001032347-2019-00364.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a revision performed due to the patient's condition, a screw fractured during removal.No additional patient consequences were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The complaint is confirmed.The complaint was opened because mike klein reports revision of sternalock blue due to fractured screws.The unknown scrw cancelous lockng (part# unk, lot# unk) was returned for investigation without the other implants that were removed in the revision surgery.Visual evaluation showed the screw was clearly fractured.Because only one screw was returned and it was fractured, so the length and therefore the part number could not be determined.The fractured screw was sent out for analysis to determine the root cause of the fracture.The analysis showed that the screw appeared to have fractured in bending.There were two possible crack initiation sites identified, two crack arrest lines, and a fracture hinge area.The arrest lines indicate that the fracture may have occurred due to material fatigue.Scans were also provided of the implants prior to being explanted in the revision surgery.These scans showed that the screws were not sized properly and were backing out of the bone.Wire was also observed underneath one of the plates.The sternotomy appeared to be off the midline of the sternum as the plates were off center and the screws were inserted into the edge of the bone.Some of the screws also appeared to be inserted into the sternum on an angle.The dhr's for these products could not be reviewed due to the lot numbers being unknown.There are no indications of manufacturing defects.The complaints and sales histories were not reviewed due to the product's item number being unknown.The most likely underlying cause of the complaint could not be determined conclusively.It is possible that these factors identified in the review of the scans contributed to the fracturing of the screw.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.
Event or Problem Description
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.

• Brand Name: STERNALOCK BLU SYSTEM PLATE 12 HOLE JL-PLATE
• Common Device Name: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• MDR Report Key: 8805769
• Report Number: 0001032347-2019-00361
• Device Sequence Number: 13533317
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036187903
• UDI-Public: 00841036187903
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121302
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 09/18/2019

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: SP-3215
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/18/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/13/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/18/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/18/2019
• 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: Life Threatening; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 62 YR