MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC. POLYAXIAL SCREW, 8.5MM X 55MM; VITALITY SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM

Catalog Number	709M8555
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	01/28/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Without a product return, no product evaluation is able to be conducted.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.Reference reports 3012447612-2020-00064 to 3012447612-2020-00066.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the procedure three screws disassembled while being inserted.Two of the screws were inserted with a power drill and the third with a ratchet handle.They were removed and replaced with alternate screws to complete the case.There was no reported patient harm.This is report three of three for this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information in a1, a2 (date of birth), a3, d10, e1 (first name, middle name), h3, h6 (method).Current information is insufficient to permit a valid conclusion about the cause of this event.A follow up report will be sent upon completion of the device evaluation.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the procedure three screws disassembled while being inserted.Two of the screws were inserted with a power drill and the third with a ratchet handle.They were removed and replaced with alternate screws to complete the case.There was no reported patient harm.This is report three of three for this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The specified identity of the devices was confirmed and the devices were examined.Visual inspection revealed the tulip heads have disassembled from the screw shanks.The device history record (dhr) was reviewed.There were no nonconformances or temporary deviations associated with this lot.All characteristics inspected upon initial receipt were found conforming to specifications.There are no indications of manufacturing issues which would have contributed to this event and the device was likely conforming when it left zimmer biomet¿s control.It was reported that during the procedure three screws disassembled while being inserted.Two of the screws were inserted with a power drill and the third with a ratchet handle.They were removed and replaced with alternate screws to complete the case.The complaint is confirmed.The exact cause of this event cannot be determine with the available information.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the procedure three screws disassembled while being inserted.Two of the screws were inserted with a power drill and the third with a ratchet handle.They were removed and replaced with alternate screws to complete the case.There was no reported patient harm.This is report three of three for this event.

• Brand Name: POLYAXIAL SCREW, 8.5MM X 55MM
• Common Device Name: VITALITY SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): ZIMMER BIOMET SPINE INC.; 10225 westmoor dr.; westminster CO 80021
• MDR Report Key: 9766214
• Report Number: 3012447612-2020-00066
• Device Sequence Number: 13607551
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00880304868373
• UDI-Public: (01)00880304868373(10)T09935
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: ID
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K171907
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2020
• Device Explanted Year: 2020
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: distributor,health profession
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/01/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 709M8555
• Device Lot Number: T09935
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/20/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/29/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/07/2020; 09/01/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/27/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/31/2020; 09/02/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1