FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ZIMMER SELF-TAPPING BONE SCREW

MDR report key: 3142819 · Received May 24, 2013

Report

Report Number
2648920-2013-00119
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 24, 2013
Date of Event
February 15, 2013
Report Date
April 25, 2013
Manufacturer
ZIMMER
Product Code
MRA
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
FR
Reporter Occupation
PHYSICIAN

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

INFO WAS RECEIVED FROM A FOREIGN SOURCE WHO IS NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE FORM 3500A. THIS REPORT WILL BE AMENDED WHEN OUR INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT IS REPORTED THAT THE SCREW HEAD BROKE WHILE TIGHTENING. THE FRACTURED PART REMAINS IN THE PT'S FEMUR.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
232702 ZIMMER SELF-TAPPING BONE SCREW MRA ZIMMER 62115754

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 85 YR