3.2MMX30MM RNGLC+ ACET DRL BIT
Report
- Report Number
- 0001825034-2021-02786
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- October 1, 2021
- Report Date
- May 18, 2022
- Manufacturer
- ZIMMER BIOMET, INC.
- Product Code
- HTW
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- JA
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
THIS FOLLOW-UP REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED TO RELAY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS WERE UPDATED/CORRECTED UPDATED: B4, B5, D9, G3, G6, H2, H3, H6, H10 H6: COMPONENT CODE: MECHANICAL (G04) DRILL A 3.2MMX30MM RNGLC+ ACET DRL BIT, PART # 31-323230 FROM LOT 798150, WAS RETURNED AND EVALUATED AGAINST THE COMPLAINT. VISUAL INSPECTION FOUND THE BIT TO BE BENT. NO FLUTE DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED. THE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DOES NOT CHANGE THE OUTCOME OF THE PREVIOUS INVESTIGATION. IF ANY FURTHER INFORMATION IS FOUND WHICH WOULD CHANGE OR ALTER ANY CONCLUSIONS OR INFORMATION, A SUPPLEMENTAL WILL BE FILED ACCORDINGLY. ZIMMER BIOMET WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR FOR TRENDS.
DEVICE HISTORY RECORD (DHR) WAS REVIEWED AND NO DISCREPANCIES WERE FOUND. ROOT CAUSE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED. IF ANY FURTHER INFORMATION IS FOUND WHICH WOULD CHANGE OR ALTER ANY CONCLUSIONS OR INFORMATION, A SUPPLEMENTAL WILL BE FILED ACCORDINGLY. ZIMMER BIOMET WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR FOR TRENDS.
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
NO FURTHER EVENT INFORMATION AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.
(B)(4). CUSTOMER HAS INDICATED THAT THE PRODUCT IS IN THE PROCESS OF BEING RETURNED TO ZIMMER BIOMET FOR INVESTIGATION. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED A FOLLOW-UP MDR WILL BE SUBMITTED CONCOMITANT PRODUCTS: PART # 31-323215/ ACET DRL BIT/ LOT # 355320. PART # 31-323230 / ACET DRL BIT/ LOT # 232600. PART # 31-323215/ ACET DRL BIT/ LOT # 264520. PART # 31-323220/ ACET DRL BIT/ LOT # 099920. REPORT SOURCE: (B)(6). MULTIPLE MDR REPORTS WERE FILED FOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE SEE ASSOCIATED REPORTS 0001825034 - 2021 - 02785, 0001825034 - 2021 - 02787, 0001825034 - 2021 - 02788, 0001825034 - 2021 - 02789.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DRILL BITS WERE FRACTURED DURING DRILLING. NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES WERE REPORTED. ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1457888 | 3.2MMX30MM RNGLC+ ACET DRL BIT | INSTRUMENT, HIP | HTW | ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. | NI | 798150 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | SEE H10 |