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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH K-WIRE Ø0.8 L150 SST 10U; WIRE, SURGICAL

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SYNTHES GMBH K-WIRE Ø0.8 L150 SST 10U; WIRE, SURGICAL Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 292.090.10
Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)
Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Event Date 09/20/2022
Event Type  malfunction  
Event Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, there were some k wires that were bent when they are opened.They were replacements of the previous complaint product.We reported the previous complaint product on the (b)(4).There was no patient involvement.No further information is available.This report is for one (1) k-wire ø0.8 l150 sst 10u this is report 1 of 1 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.Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation but has yet to be received.Reporter is a j&j employee.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.H3, h4, h6: 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 k-wire ø0.8 l150 sst 10u was bent from the distal tip.A dimensional inspection for the k-wire ø0.8 l150 sst 10u was unable to be performed due to post manufacturing damage.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the k-wire ø0.8 l150 sst 10u would 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.Drawing/specifications reviewed? yes, reviewed.Dimensional inspection: n/a.Device history lot part #: 292.090.10, lot #: 853p950, manufacturing site: balsthal, release to warehouse date: 15.Jun 2022.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 292.090.10 lot #853p950, 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.
 
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Brand Name
K-WIRE Ø0.8 L150 SST 10U
Type of Device
WIRE, SURGICAL
Manufacturer (Section D)
SYNTHES GMBH
eimattstrasse 3
oberdorf 4436
SZ  4436
Manufacturer (Section G)
WERK BALSTHAL (CH)
dornacherstrasse 20
balsthal
SZ  
Manufacturer Contact
kate karberg
1302 wright lane east
west chester, PA 19380
3035526892
MDR Report Key15576457
MDR Text Key301743512
Report Number8030965-2022-08005
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code LRN
UDI-Device Identifier07611819321366
UDI-Public(01)07611819321366
Combination Product (y/n)N
Reporter Country CodeJA
PMA/PMN Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Reported1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Report Source Manufacturer
Source Type Foreign,Company Representative
Reporter Occupation Other Health Care Professional
Type of Report Initial,Followup
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Device Operator Health Professional
Device Catalogue Number292.090.10
Device Lot Number853P950
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Initial Date Manufacturer Received 09/21/2022
Initial Date FDA Received10/11/2022
Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received10/24/2022
Supplement Dates FDA Received11/14/2022
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured06/15/2022
Is the Device Single Use? Yes
Type of Device Usage Unknown
Patient Sequence Number1
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