MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC ROD INTRODUCTION PLIERS FOR SIDE-OPENING IMPLANTS; PLIERS,SURGICAL

Model Number 388.50

Device Problem Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was received, the investigation could not be completed, and no conclusion could be drawn, as product is entering the complaint system.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 during a routine inspection of consignment instrument sets at the hospital, the following items were found to be in need of repair or replacements.The rod introduction pliers for side opening implants does not hold the collar implant and the prongs that hold it must be splayed.The socket wrench with straight handle 11mm width across flats does not hold the collar, the collar drops out and does not self-retain.There is no patient involvement.Concomitant device: unk - mono/polyaxial screw collars/sleeves/heads (part# unknown, lot# unknown, quantity# unknown).This report is for 1 rod introduction pliers for side-opening implants.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).

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 number: 388.50, lot number: t163174, manufacturing site: tuttlingen, release to warehouse date: september 14, 2018.A review of the device history records was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.Visual inspection: the rod introduction pliers for side-opening implants (p/n: 388.50, lot number: t163174) was received at us customer quality (cq).Upon visual inspection, no damage is observed, and no relevant mating devices were returned.Device failure/defect identified? no.Investigation conclusion: this complaint is not confirmed as no damage is observed and no relevant mating devices were returned.No definitive root cause could be determined based on the provided information.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.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: ROD INTRODUCTION PLIERS FOR SIDE-OPENING IMPLANTS
• Type of Device: PLIERS,SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• MDR Report Key: 10088165
• MDR Text Key: 192061001
• Report Number: 2939274-2020-02504
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034773292
• UDI-Public: 10705034773292
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• 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: 05/12/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/26/2020
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 388.50
• Device Catalogue Number: 388.50
• Device Lot Number: T163174
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/21/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/18/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: UNK - MONO/POLYAXIAL SCREW COLLARS/SLEEVES/HEADS; UNK - MONO/POLYAXIAL SCREW COLLARS/SLEEVES/HEADS