MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION 1.5MM SYSTEM HIGH TORQUE (HT),SD,X-DR,SCREW 1.5MM X 5MM; PLATE, BONE

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	03/18/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).The device will not be returned for analysis as it was discarded; however, an investigation of the reported event is in progress.Once the investigation is completed, a supplemental medwatch 3500a will be submitted.Distributor on behalf of facility.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 the screw tip was broken and the surgeon completed the procedure with other screws.No adverse events have been reported as a result of the malfunction.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The complaint is non-verifiable.The 1.5x5mm ht sd x-dr scr ea (item# 91-6105, lot# unk) was not returned for investigation and no photos were provided.For these reasons, no visual evaluation or functional testing could be conducted.The dhr for this product could not be reviewed due to the lot number being unknown.There are no indications of manufacturing defects.For this part (91-6105) and the previous one year (from the notification date) regarding the fracturing of this screw, there is a complaint rate of 0.07% which is no greater than the occurrence listed in the application fmea.The most likely underlying cause could not be determined.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: 1.5MM SYSTEM HIGH TORQUE (HT),SD,X-DR,SCREW 1.5MM X 5MM
• Common Device Name: PLATE, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• MDR Report Key: 9940867
• Report Number: 0001032347-2020-00205
• Device Sequence Number: 16839899
• Product Code: JEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036053741
• UDI-Public: 00841036053741
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121589
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: distributor,foreign,user faci
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/28/2020

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: 91-6105
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/26/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/28/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/08/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/28/2020
• 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