MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1.5MM SYSTEM TWIST DRILL WITH J NOTCH 1.1 X 50MM, 7MM STOP; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (SIMPLE, POWERED)

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	02/25/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).The product has been returned to zimmer biomet for investigation.Once the investigation has been completed, a follow-up mdr will be submitted.The user facility is foreign; therefore, a facility medwatch report will not be available.Report source ¿ (b)(6).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a drill bit fractured during an open reduction and internal fixation of a zygomatic fracture.The drill bit fractured when it was applied to a fixation plate.X-rays were taken and the fractured piece of the drill could not be found in the patient.No adverse events were reported as a result of the malfunction.
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 complaint is confirmed.The drill part number 01-7144 tw drill 1.1x50mm 7mmstop w/nt serial number (b)(6) was returned for evaluation.On visual inspection, the drill was noted to have a transverse fracture through the flutes near the neck.The cert was reviewed and there were no non-conformances were found.There are no indications of manufacturing defects.This is the only complaint in regards to the drill fracturing for part 01-7144 serial number (b)(6).For this part (01-7144) and the previous one year (from the notification date) regarding the drill fracturing, there is a complaint rate of (b)(4) which is no greater than the occurrence listed in the application fmea.The most likely underlying cause of the complaint is the drill experienced force in excess of what it was designed to encounter; fractures at this point of the drill are typical of excessive force fractures.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: b4 date of this report.B5 describe event or problem.D10 device availability.G4 date received by manufacturer.G7 type of report.H2 follow up type.H3 device evaluated by manufacturer.H4 device manufacturer date.H6 method code.H6 results code.H6 conclusions code.H10 additional narratives/data.

• Brand Name: 1.5MM SYSTEM TWIST DRILL WITH J NOTCH 1.1 X 50MM, 7MM STOP
• Common Device Name: DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (SIMPLE, POWERED)
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• MDR Report Key: 9836490
• Report Number: 0001032347-2020-00167
• Device Sequence Number: 3037320
• Product Code: HBE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036013165
• UDI-Public: 00841036013165
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K062842
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: foreign,health professional,u
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/30/2020

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 Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 01-7144
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/06/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/27/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/29/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/16/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/30/2020
• 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