MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KARL LEIBINGER MEDIZINTECHNIK GMBH & CO. KG LEVEL ONE THORACIC; PLATE

Model Number 24-025-57-09

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem Discomfort (2330)

Event Date 02/02/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

An investigation was performed on the basis of complaint statistics as no device was returned for evaluation.The complaint percentage was calculated, and it is determined that the complaint percentage falls within the design risk limits adhered to at (b)(4).During the investigation the product lot number was not identified; therefore, the device history records were not reviewed.Based on the information provided the results conclude that the most likely root cause is patient related.If further information is obtained that might add value to the contents of the investigation report, an additional follow-up report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that a sternal plate was found deformed on imaging.Fixated bone healed appropriately.Physician noted damage to plate more than likely due to patient non-compliance.The plate was removed after patient began to complain of discomfort several months after consolidation.

• Brand Name: LEVEL ONE THORACIC
• Type of Device: PLATE
• Manufacturer (Section D): KARL LEIBINGER MEDIZINTECHNIK GMBH & CO. KG; kolbinger strasse 10; muehlheim/donau, 78570 ; GM 78570
• Manufacturer (Section G): KLS MARTIN L.P.; p.o. box 16369; jacksonville FL 32245
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer damato ; p.o. box 16369; jacksonville, FL 32245 ; 9046417746
• MDR Report Key: 13671943
• MDR Text Key: 290545553
• Report Number: 9610905-2022-00005
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888118094759
• UDI-Public: (01)00888118094759
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K153482
• Exemption Number: 2017029
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/02/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 24-025-57-09
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/02/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/04/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Sex: Male