MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH T-PAL SPACER APPLICATOR KNOB; INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE WITH BONE GRAFT, LUMBAR

Catalog Number 03.812.004

Device Problem Compatibility Problem (2960)

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

Event Date 03/23/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

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.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 reports an event in germany as follows: it was reported that (b)(6) 2022.The sliding hammer of the t pal set can no longer be attached to both applicator knobs.So that a knock-out with the sliding hammer is no longer feasible.There is no allegation against the sliding hammer 03.809.972.There is no surgery impact.There is no patient impact.This report involves one t-pal spacer applicator knob.This is report 2 of 2 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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10: additional narrative: h3, h4, h6: part 03.812.004, lot l855593: manufacturing site: selzach.Release to warehouse date: june 12, 2018.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.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: h3, h4, h6 investigation summary 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 the t-pal spacer applicator knob was returned in a disassembled condition.After inspection it was determined that there was no damage or defects with the returned device.A dimensional inspection was unable to be performed due to device design.A functional test to assess the unable to assemble condition was not conducted since the required mating device was not returned for evaluation.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 t-pal spacer applicator knob was found to have no damage or defects.No definitive root cause could be determined.There was no indication that a design or manufacturing issue contributed to the complaint.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.Drawing/specifications reviewed: yes, no issues dimensional inspection: n/a device history part #: 03.812.004 lot #: l855593 manufacturing site: (b)(4) release to warehouse date: 12 jun 2018 expiration date: n/a a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.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: T-PAL SPACER APPLICATOR KNOB
• Type of Device: INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE WITH BONE GRAFT, LUMBAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES SELZACH; bohackerweg 5; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 14044977
• MDR Text Key: 298501254
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-02283
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MAX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819414624
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819414624
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K151276
• 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

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/07/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.812.004
• Device Lot Number: L855593
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/07/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/12/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: ORACLE SLIDE HAMMER