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WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC 5.0MM VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKNG SCREW/SLF-TPNG/STRDRV/38MM; IMPLANT,FIXATION DEVICE, CONDYLAR PLATE
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| Catalog Number 02.231.238 |
| Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Patient Problem
Non-union Bone Fracture (2369)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Additional product code: hrs, hwc.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/ investigation.Without a lot number, the device history records review could not be completed as no product was received.The investigation could not be completed, no product was received; 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.
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Event Description
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It was reported on an unknown date that the patient underwent a right total hip arthroplasty with removal of deep implants.It was reported that on (b)(6) 2019, the patient underwent an open reduction internal fixation right periprosthetic femoral shaft fracture.Discontinued using her walker, was ambulating independently.Unfortunately, she sustained another fall resulting in a distal femoral fracture and appeared to have a stable femoral component.On (b)(6)2019, patient had periprosthetic femur fracture for an atrophic nonunion.The patient has had a previous it fracture with a dhs removed at the time of the hip surgery.Upon follow-up surgeon noted failure of plate at the fracture site indicative of nonunion.The patient outcome was unknown.This complaint involves (18) number of devices.This report is for (1) 5.0mm variable angle lockng screw/slf-tpng/strdrv/38mm.This report is 7 of 18 for (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.H6: product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.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.D4: corrected udi number.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10: additional narrative: h3, h6: a photo investigation was completed: visual analysis of the photo revealed that there was a plate and screw construct implanted in the right femur.The implanted plate and screw construct does not appear to contribute or impact to the complaint condition.With the available information and since the devices do not appear to have any defect or malfunction, a root cause cannot be established.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition and hence the root cause cannot be determined.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.
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Event Description
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Additional event description: on (b)(6) 2019, a clinic reported that patient had a recent fall, and sustained a displaced fracture distal tip.Pain level is 4/10.On (b)(6) 2019, progress note reported that a fracture plate at the site of previous fracture.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10: additional narrative: b5, b6 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.
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