CAS FIX PIN 3.2D X 150MM STR
Report
- Report Number
- 0009617840-2024-00014
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- August 14, 2024
- Report Date
- November 18, 2024
- Manufacturer
- ZIMMER CAS
- Product Code
- OLO
- PMA / PMN Number
- K210121
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- ME, US
- Reporter Occupation
- RISK MANAGER
- Health Professional
- N
Narratives
THIS FOLLOW-UP REPORT IS BEING SUBMITTED TO RELAY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. REPORTED EVENT WAS UNABLE TO BE CONFIRMED DUE TO LIMITED INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM THE CUSTOMER. THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED. NO PICTURE(S) OR VIDEO WERE PROVIDED. DEVICE HISTORY RECORD REVIEW WAS UNABLE TO BE PERFORMED AS THE LOT NUMBER OF THE DEVICE INVOLVED IN THE EVENT IS UNKNOWN. ROOT CAUSE WAS UNABLE TO BE DETERMINED AS THE NECESSARY INFORMATION TO ADEQUATELY INVESTIGATE THE REPORTED EVENT WAS NOT PROVIDED. 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.
(B)(4). B3 DATE OF EVENT: UNKNOWN DATE IN JUNE 2024. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THE DEVICE WILL BE RETURNED FOR ANALYSIS; HOWEVER, AN INVESTIGATION OF THE REPORTED EVENT IS IN PROGRESS. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH 3500A WILL BE SUBMITTED.
ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE REPORTED EVENT IS UNAVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY, THE SURGEON WAS INSERTING A DRILL PIN AT THE SURGICAL SITE WHEN IT BROKE INTO 2 PIECES. ONE OF THE PIECES WAS STILL IN THE PATIENT AND IT WAS DISCOVERED IMMEDIATELY. THE SURGEON WAS ABLE TO SAFELY REMOVE THE IMBEDDED PIECE. A SECOND PIN WAS USED. NO ADVERSE EVENTS HAVE BEEN REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE MALFUNCTION. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2373019 | CAS FIX PIN 3.2D X 150MM STR | ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT | OLO | ZIMMER CAS | N/A | UNK |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 67 YR | Female |