MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC AIMING ARM FOR 4.5MM VA-LCP CURVED CONDYLAR PLATE/RIGHT; IMPLANT,FIXATION DEVICE, CONDYLAR PLATE

Model Number 03.231.004

Device Problem Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 04/20/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional device product codes: hwc, hrs.(b)(4).The device has been received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2020, the aiming arm was not lining up with the top hole on the insertion handle for curved condylar plate while the surgeon was attempting to use it.The surgeon stated this happened four times that the aiming arms were not lining up and surgeon had to make a bigger incision to access the proximal hole.There was a three (3) minutes surgical delay.Surgery was completed successfully.Patient outcome is unknown.Concomitant devices reported: plates: 4.5mm va lcp condylar plate (part # unknown, lot # unknown, quantity # 1); insertion handle for 4.5mm va-lcp condylar plate (part # 03.231.001; lot # 3748099, quantity 1).This report is for one (1) aiming arm for 4.5mm va-lcp condylar plate/ right.This is report 2 of 3 for complaint (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2020, the aiming arm both right and left aiming arm were defective it was not lining up with the top hole on the insertion handle for curved condylar plate while the surgeon was attempting to use it.

Manufacturer Narrative

Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.H3, h4, h6: part: 03.231.004 lot: 3798908 manufacturing site: hägendorf release to warehouse date: 14 july 2011 a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.Visual inspection: the aiming arm for 4.5mm va-lcp curved condylar plate/right (p/n:03.231.004 , l/n: 3798908) was received us customer quality (cq).Visual inspection of the complaint device showed no deformities.No indications of warping or a bent condition were observed on the complaint device.No other visual issues were identified with the returned components of the device.Functional test: it was observed that the mating device(s) fit into the proper hole of complaint device (containing bolt) without toggling, the cut out on proximal end of mating device fit properly against the pin inside pin/bolt hole of complaint device, the bolt of complaint device secured tightly to mating device and left no gap (gap would indicate threads on bolt did not thread properly into mating device), and the outer hole of mating device (where the locking bolt with nut (did not receive either of those parts) reside) lines up with curvature of the holes in complaint device.Steps 1 through 3 in us technique guide were reviewed.Review of technique guide shows that once the distal end of the mating device is secured to condylar plate (part not received), then the proximal end of the mating device needs to secure to the complaint device via tightening of bolt on complaint device.The holes in the complaint device need to align with the holes of the condylar plate.A guide sleeve (part not received) is inserted into the hole in the complaint device that corresponds with the most proximal combi-hole in the condylar plate (step 3 of technique guide), ensuring that the holes line up.Further functional assessment was not able to be performed with the complaint device since the applicable mating component(s) were not returned can the complaint be replicated with the returned device(s)? no.Dimensional inspection: measured dimensions: most-proximal hole diameter = conforming.Further dimensional inspection could not be performed due to device geometry.Document/specification review: current and manufactured were reviewed.Us technique guide was also reviewed.No design issues or discrepancies were identified.Complain confirmed? no.Investigation conclusion: this complaint is not confirmed as misalignment could not be confirmed with the returned device(s).No root cause could definitively be determined for the reported complaint condition.No new, unique or different patient harms were identified as a result of this evaluation.There was no indication that a design or manufacturing issue contributed to the complaint.No design issues were observed during the document/specification review.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post market safety surveillance activities.H6: code 3191 used to capture device failure.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: AIMING ARM FOR 4.5MM VA-LCP CURVED CONDYLAR PLATE/RIGHT
• Type of Device: IMPLANT,FIXATION DEVICE, CONDYLAR PLATE
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• MDR Report Key: 10026510
• MDR Text Key: 189992558
• Report Number: 2939274-2020-02259
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982077318
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982077318
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K110354
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/20/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 03.231.004
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.231.004
• Device Lot Number: 3798908
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/23/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/20/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/05/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/08/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/21/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: INSERTION HANDLE FOR 4.5MM VA-LCP CONDYLAR PLATE; UNK - PLATES: 4.5MM VA LCP CONDYLAR PLATE
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention