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

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Dull, Blunt (2407)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 03/31/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Zimmer biomet complaint (b)(4).Customer has indicated that the product is in process of being 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 Description

It was reported that the screws would not enter the bone during a cranial procedure.No adverse events were reported as a result of the malfunction.

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 is confirmed.A visual inspection found that the screw heads show signs of use and the tips of the screws show signs of wear from a failed insertion attempt.Functional testing was completed by attempting to insert the screws into a piece of white oak wood.The screws would not enter the wood when the insertion attempt was made.The dhr will not be reviewed as the lot number remains unknown.There are no indications of manufacturing defects.For this part (95-6104) and the previous one year (from the notification date) regarding the failure of insertion of the screws, (b)(4).The most likely underlying cause of the damage to the screws is the application of excessive force beyond what the screw is designed to encounter.The patient's bone density may have also been a factor.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.

• Brand Name: 1.5MM SYSTEM HIGH TORQUE (HT),SD,X-DR,SCR,5/PK
• Type of Device: PLATE, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• MDR Report Key: 9949928
• MDR Text Key: 191181827
• Report Number: 0001032347-2020-00217
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036056650
• UDI-Public: 00841036056650
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K121589
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,u
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/25/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/10/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 95-6104
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/24/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1