MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BIOMET MICROFIXATION LACTOSORB SYSTEM 14MM RAPID FLAP; 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	01/17/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional 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.(b)(6).Occupation - distributor.The user facility is foreign; therefore, a facility medwatch report will not be available.Report report source - (b)(6).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the bio-absorbable clamp was found fractured before use during surgery.No adverse events were reported as a result of the malfunction.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This follow-up report is being submitted to relay additional information.The complaint cannot be verified.Functional testing and inspections could not be performed due to the product not being returned and no photographs being provided.The dhr was reviewed and there were no non-conformances found.There are no indications of manufacturing defects.This is the only complaint in regards to a damaged part for 915-0020 lot 423360.The most likely underlying cause cannot 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: LACTOSORB SYSTEM 14MM RAPID FLAP
• Common Device Name: PLATE, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BIOMET MICROFIXATION; 1520 tradeport drive; jacksonville FL 32218
• MDR Report Key: 9954428
• Report Number: 0001032347-2020-00220
• Device Sequence Number: 19437013
• Product Code: JEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00841036053864
• UDI-Public: 00841036053864
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K003281
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/18/2020

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 Expiration Date: 07/10/2023
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 915-0020
• Device Lot Number: 423360
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/02/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/17/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/13/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/18/2020
• 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