MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION TMJ SYSTEM CROSS DRIVE FOSSA SCREW; PLATE, BONE

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Ossification (1428); Pain (1994); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Scar Tissue (2060); No Code Available (3191); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 05/23/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).It is unknown at this time if the device will be returned for evaluation; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.Multiple mdr reports were filed for this event, please see associated reports: 0001032347-2019-00496, 0001032347-2019-00497, 0001032347-2019-00498, 0001032347-2019-00499, 0001032347-2019-00500, 0001032347-2019-00501, 0001032347-2019-00502, 0001032347-2019-00503, 0001032347-2019-00504, 0001032347-2019-00505.Concomitant medical products: medical products: tmj system right narrow mandibular component, part# 01-6545, lot# 744080c, tmj system right fossa component small, part# 24-6562, lot# 651390a, tmj system left fossa component small, part# 24-6563, lot# 721550b, tmj system left standard offset mandibular component, part# 24-6651, lot# 541450a, 2.4mm system high torque (ht) cross-drive screw, part# 91-2708, lot# unknown, 2.4mm system high torque (ht) cross-drive screw, part# 91-2710, lot# unknown, tmj system cross drive fossa screw, part# 99-6577, lot# unknown, tmj system cross drive fossa screw, part# 99-6579, lot# unknown, tmj system cross drive emergency fossa screw, part# 99-6587, lot# unknown, tmj system cross drive emergency fossa screw, part# 99-6589, lot# unknown.

Event Description

It was reported the patient underwent a bilateral revision of temporomandibular implants due to an unknown reason.Attempts have been made to gather additional information but none has been provided.No additional patient consequences were reported.

Event Description

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The complaint was opened because sales rep roger guy submitted a bill only for a tmj revision case.No product was returned, therefore no functional tests or inspections could be performed.No x-rays, scans, pictures, or physician's reports were provided.Because a revision surgery was reported, the complaint is confirmed.It was reported that the patient had a bilateral tmj revision where the hardware was removed and replaced.Three attempts were made for additional event details and product return.The most likely underlying cause of the complaint could not be determined.There are no indications of manufacturing defects the devices used in this case did not have the complaints and sales histories reviewed for this risk assessment due to the lack of information provided and the inability to identify the failure mode that led to the revision surgery.The dhr of this product could not be reviewed due to the lot number being unknown 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.The following fields were updated: updated to reflect date of report.Updated to describe event or problem.Updated to reflect contact information.Date received by manufacturer.Updated to reflect type of report and follow-up number.Updated to reflect follow-up type.Updated to reflect device evaluated.Updated to reflect method, results & conclusions.Updated to reflect additional narratives/data provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.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 Description

It was been further reported that the patient underwent a revision of temporomandibular mandible component and screws due to an unknown reason.

Event Description

No further event information is available at the time of this report.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted to update additional information in sections a3, a4, a5, b4, b5, b7, d6b, g3, g6, h2, h6 and h10.

Event Description

It is further known that the patient's left mandible and screws were revised due to decrease mouth opening, pain, heterotopic bone formation, and stiffness.During the surgery extensive scar tissue was noted.The left fossa was exchanged along with the screws, the right fossa was repositioned, and screws were exchanged during this procedure.Wounds were also packed with harvested fat without complications.

Manufacturer Narrative

This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.Medical records & ct scans were provided and reviewed by a health care professional.Review of the available records identified the following: on the left side, hypertrophic scarring was excised from the preauricular region, temporal hardware was removed, mandible hardware was removed after excising bone growth and coronoidectomy, heterotopic bone growth to mandibular stump, coronoid process, and along the base of the skull, which was excised along with extensive scar tissue, and the fossa was positioned more posteriorly and secured with screws and packed with autogenous fat harvested from the abdomen.On the right side, hypertrophic scarring was excised along the preauricular region and neck, temporal hardware was removed, removal of the condyle hardware along the mandible, excision of hypertrophic bone to the mandible extending to the base of the skull and coronoidectomy, fossa was positioned more posteriorly and secured with screws and packed with autogenous fat harvested from abdomen, occlusion was found to be excellent; mouth opens to over 50mm, maxillomandibular fixation screws were removed, retained hardware along the temporomandibular joint prosthesis, including along the mandibular ramus and temporal bone, no complications.A definitive root cause cannot be determined.This report is being submitted to update additional information in section b4, b5, g3, g6, h2, h3, and h10.

Event Description

No further event information is available at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: TMJ SYSTEM CROSS DRIVE FOSSA SCREW
• Type of Device: PLATE, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• Manufacturer Contact: christopher pappas ; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville, FL 32218 ; 9047414400
• MDR Report Key: 9365718
• MDR Text Key: 168448896
• Report Number: 0001032347-2019-00503
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036057459
• UDI-Public: 00841036057459
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K910038
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/12/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/22/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 99-6579
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 18 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 51 KG
• Patient Race: Black Or African American