MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC LCKNG BOLT MEASURING DEVICE F/TFN; GAUGE, DEPTH

Model Number 357.402

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that, during the reverse logistics audit of the returned device at millstone the locking bolt measuring device was found broke.This report is for one (1) locking bolt measuring device f/trochanteric fixation nails.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and/or 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.

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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10 additional narrative: d9 - date device returned to manufacturer.H6 - codes updated to imdrf codes.Visual inspection: the complaint device lckng bolt measuring device f/tfn (p/n: 357.402, lot #: 5552634) was returned and received for analysis.Upon visual inspection, it was observed that the ball and compression spring on the slider assembly were separated from the rest of the part, making the device to loose functionality.Document/specification review: the following documents were reviewed: locking bolt measuring device for 153mm sleeve, tfn: 357_402 rev f.9 (production) slider assembly locking bolt measuring device: 357_402_2 rev e.10 (production) no design issues or discrepancies were identified.Investigation conclusion the complaint condition was confirmed since returned device presents a breakage condition which separated some components from the device and cause a lost of functionality.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 history lot - no ncr's generated during production.Device history review - review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.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: LCKNG BOLT MEASURING DEVICE F/TFN
• Type of Device: GAUGE, DEPTH
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer (Section G): BRANDYWINE; 1303 goshen parkway; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 12803634
• MDR Text Key: 285535389
• Report Number: 2939274-2021-06649
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982196255
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982196255
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/19/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/12/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 357.402
• Device Catalogue Number: 357.402
• Device Lot Number: 5552634
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/26/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/15/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/11/2007
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1