MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SPINE INC CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM CONFIDENCE KIT SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM; CEMENT, BONE, VERTEBROPLASTY

Model Number 283913000

Device Problem Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)

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

Event Date 03/04/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, while testing to see if the cement runs through the needle, it was noticed that there was leakage between the piston and the reservoir.After detaching and reattaching these two parts, it still had a leak.A new cement was opened and worked.There was a fifteen (15) minute surgical delay.This report involves one (1) cement.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional narrative: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.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.The photo was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the photo.Visual analysis of the photo revealed that the confidence kit, no needles (p/n: 283913000) does not shows the reported condition, therefore, the information provided is not sufficient evidence to confirm the allegation.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 for confidence kit, no needles (p/n: 283913000).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: CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM CONFIDENCE KIT SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM
• Type of Device: CEMENT, BONE, VERTEBROPLASTY
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SPINE INC; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 13978737
• MDR Text Key: 289273184
• Report Number: 1526439-2022-00523
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NDN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034209630
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034209630
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: K060300
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/01/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 283913000
• Device Catalogue Number: 283913000
• Device Lot Number: 317825
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/14/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female