MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OBERDORF SYNTHES PRODUKTIONS GMBH T-PAL SPACER APPLICATOR HANDLE; INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE WITH BONE GRAFT, LUMBAR

Catalog Number 03.812.001

Device Problem Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 09/15/2020

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

Device report from (b)(6) reports an event as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2020 that it was not possible to insert the applicator into the inner shaft.At the distal end of the applicator where the inner shaft or trial is inserted, the sides were bent inwards so that it is not possible to insert the inner shaft.It is where the trialcage or the implant hits the applicator when inserting in the patient and when turning the implant.Concomitant device: unknown inner shaft (part# unknown, lot# unknown, quantity# 1).This report is for one (1) t-pal spacer applicator handle.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).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: device history lot part: 03.812.001, lot: 9592187, manufacturing site: hägendorf, release to warehouse date: 07.Jan.2016.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.H3, h6: investigation summary background: at the distal end of the applicator where the inner shaft or trial is inserted, the sides are bend inwards so that it is not possible to insert the inner shaft.It is where the trial cage or the implant hits the applicator when inserting in the patient and when turning the implant.Not able to insert inner shaft on todays surgery, the other one on the set.The event occur post implant.Concomitant devices reported: unknown inner shaft (part# unknown, lot# unknown, quantity# 1).This complaint involves one (1) device.Investigation flow: damage.Visual inspection: the applicat out shaft (part # 03.812.001, lot # 9592187) was received at us cq.The distal cannulation portion of the shaft was found to be distorted/deformed.This condition is consistent as an end of life indicator for the device.No other issues were identified during inspection.The received condition is consistent with the complaint condition thus the complaint is confirmed.Conclusion: after a visual inspection, it is determined that the reusable instrument is worn from repeated use and servicing; therefore, further investigation for the reported complaint device is not required.During the investigation, no product design or manufacturing issues were observed that may have contributed to the complaint condition; therefore, further corrective and/or preventive action is not required.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: T-PAL SPACER APPLICATOR HANDLE
• Type of Device: INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE WITH BONE GRAFT, LUMBAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): OBERDORF SYNTHES PRODUKTIONS GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• MDR Report Key: 10643537
• MDR Text Key: 210406093
• Report Number: 8030965-2020-07779
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MAX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819405813
• UDI-Public: 07611819405813
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K151276
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/15/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.812.001
• Device Lot Number: 9592187
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/29/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/15/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/07/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/20/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/10/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: APPLICAT OUT SHAFT; UNK - INSERTION INSTRUMENTS; UNK - INSERTION INSTRUMENTS