MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH TI MATRIXMIDFACE SCREW SELF-TAPPING 6MM; SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS

Model Number 04.503.206.01

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 08/30/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from uruguay reports an event as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, while placing the cortical screws in question they would fragment and disintegrate.When force was applied to the screws, they would break apart without providing any resistance at all.No further information available.This report is for a ti matrixmidface screw self-tapping 6mm.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.Additional procode: jey.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.

• Brand Name: TI MATRIXMIDFACE SCREW SELF-TAPPING 6MM
• Type of Device: SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15537851
• MDR Text Key: 302936018
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-07763
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10887587018812
• UDI-Public: (01)10887587018812
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UY
• PMA/PMN Number: K050608
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/04/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 04.503.206.01
• Device Catalogue Number: 04.503.206.01C
• Device Lot Number: 108769942
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/15/2022
• 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: Male