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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 2.4MM TI VA-LCP VOLAR RIM DSTL RAD PL/6H HD/5H SHFT/RT-STER; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

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SYNTHES GMBH 2.4MM TI VA-LCP VOLAR RIM DSTL RAD PL/6H HD/5H SHFT/RT-STER; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 04.115.750S
Device Problems Break (1069); Material Deformation (2976)
Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Event Date 01/14/2022
Event Type  malfunction  
Manufacturer Narrative
Additional product code: hwc complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.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.
 
Event Description
Device report from synthes (b)(4) reports an event as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6), 2021, the patient underwent an open reduction internal fixation (orif) for fracture of distal radius.The surgeon bent the second row of the plate on the distal side and the plate broke immediately without resistance.Another plate was used in the procedure, and the surgery was completed within a thirty (30) minute delay.No fragments were left in the patient.The patient condition was reported as stable.This report is for a distal radius plate.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.H10 additional narrative: d4; d9; h4 h3, h6: the subject 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.
 
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, h6: product code: 04.115.750s; lot number: 353p844; manufacturing site: mezzovico; release to warehouse date: september 13, 2021; expiration date: september 1, 2031.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the sterile lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that va-lcp volar rim dist-rad-pl2.4 r shaft has a broken and bent conditions, these conditions are related with the customer complaint.No dimensional inspection was performed due to post-manufacturing damage and device geometry.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed as the broken and bent conditions observed on the a-lcp volar rim dist-rad-pl2.4 r shaft would contribute to the complained device issue.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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Brand Name
2.4MM TI VA-LCP VOLAR RIM DSTL RAD PL/6H HD/5H SHFT/RT-STER
Type of Device
PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
Manufacturer (Section D)
SYNTHES GMBH
eimattstrasse 3
oberdorf 4436
SZ  4436
Manufacturer (Section G)
WERK MEZZOVICO (CH)
via cavazz 5
mezzovico 6805
SZ   6805
Manufacturer Contact
kara ditty-bovard
1302 wright lane east
west chester, PA 19380
6107195000
MDR Report Key13523779
MDR Text Key290547120
Report Number8030965-2022-00867
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code HRS
UDI-Device Identifier07611819461444
UDI-Public(01)07611819461444
Combination Product (y/n)N
Reporter Country CodeJA
PMA/PMN Number
K110125
Number of Events Reported1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Report Source Manufacturer
Source Type Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Reporter Occupation Physician
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
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? Yes
Device Operator Health Professional
Device Catalogue Number04.115.750S
Device Lot Number353P844
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Initial Date Manufacturer Received 01/17/2022
Initial Date FDA Received02/14/2022
Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received03/08/2022
04/06/2022
Supplement Dates FDA Received04/06/2022
04/13/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? Yes
Date Device Manufactured09/13/2021
Is the Device Single Use? Yes
Type of Device Usage Unknown
Patient Sequence Number1
Treatment
UNK - BENDING INSTRUMENTS.
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