MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH MIS CANN POLY SCW 6X40MM,TI; THORACOLUMBOSACRAL PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM

Model Number 186715640

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 01/01/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional narrative: date of event is an unknown date in 2022.Additional procodes: kwp, kwq, mnh, mni, osh.Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Reporter is a synthes employee.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.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.(b)(4) used to capture metallosis.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 patient underwent revision of scoliosis fixation ranging from t3-l1 on (b)(6) 2022.The last 2 caudal screws, on both sides, found their respective setscrews loosened.Surgeon discovered unstable montage and metallosis.Four screws were replaced in total and the fixation was extended by one level caudally.This report is for a mis cann poly scw 6x40mm,ti.This is report 1 of 9 for (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Date of event is an unknown date in 2022.Additional procodes: kwp, kwq, mnh, mni, osh.Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Reporter is a synthes employee.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.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.(b)(4).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 patient underwent revision of scoliosis fixation ranging from t3-l1 on (b)(6) 2022.The last 2 caudal screws, on both sides, found their respective setscrews loosened.Surgeon discovered unstable montage and metallosis.Four screws were replaced in total and the fixation was extended by one level caudally.This report is for a mis cann poly scw 6x40mm,ti.This is report 1 of 9 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.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 further reported that initially a patient underwent a t4 - l1 minimally invasive posterior approach arthrodesis procedure on (b)(6) 2018.A metallosis was discovered post-operatively around the last 4 caudal screws.

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: h3, h6: a photo investigation was completed: visual analysis of the provided photo revealed there is not sufficient evidence that could be attributed to the reported condition.No issues were identified.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 not 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.

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: d4, d9, h3, h4, h6: part 186715640, lot 189344: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device and no non-conformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during the manufacturing process.The product was released on march 22, 2018.H3, h6: a product investigation was completed: visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the recess of the screw appears to be stripped.No other product problems were detected.No dimensional inspection was performed due to post-manufacturing damage.Complaint relevant dimensions cannot be taken.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces as mentioned in the event description.The current manufacturing drawing was reviewed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the screw would not 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.

• Brand Name: MIS CANN POLY SCW 6X40MM,TI
• Type of Device: THORACOLUMBOSACRAL PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDOS INT SPINE; chemin blanc 38; le locle ; SZ
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; chemin-blanc 38; le locle ; SZ ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 13584006
• MDR Text Key: 285987582
• Report Number: 1526439-2022-00260
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034122342
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034122342
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: K160904
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/23/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 186715640
• Device Catalogue Number: 186715640
• Device Lot Number: 189344
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/22/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: SINGLE-INNER SETSCREW; SINGLE-INNER SETSCREW; SINGLE-INNER SETSCREW; SINGLE-INNER SETSCREW; UNK - MONO/POLYAXIAL SCREWS: VIPER; UNK - MONO/POLYAXIAL SCREWS: VIPER; UNK - MONO/POLYAXIAL SCREWS: VIPER; UNK - RODS: VIPER
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention