MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 0.8MM KIRSCHNER WIRE W/TROCAR POINT 70MM; WIRE, SURGICAL

Catalog Number 292.080.10

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from japan reports an event as follows: veterinary complaint: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, k-wires were delivered to the hospital with several wires bent.These k-wires had been delivered as replacement for a previous shipment of bent k-wires.The surgeon noted that the lot number was different.In addition, the physician specified k-wires (product code: 292.080.10) instead of k-wires (product code: 292.090.10).However, all the k-wires were bent approximately 1 to 1.5 cm from the tip of the k-wires.The bent k-wires were not used for surgery.This report is for 0.8mm kirschner wire w/trocar point 70mm.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).Related incidents were reported under (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.Device used in a veterinary case - no patient information will be reported.Additional procode: hty.Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Initial reporter is a synthes 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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Part #:292.080.10.Lot #: 609p794.Manufacturing site: (b)(4).Release to warehouse date: 15.Feb 2022.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 292.080.10 lot #609p794, and no non-conformances were identified.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 observed bent from the distal tip and shaft.A dimensional inspection for the k-wire ø0.8 l70 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 l70 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: the following drawings reflecting the current and manufactured revisions were reviewed: (b)(4) wires with trocar tip (current and manufactured) dimensional inspection: n/a.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: 0.8MM KIRSCHNER WIRE W/TROCAR POINT 70MM
• 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 4710 ; SZ 4710
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15679839
• MDR Text Key: 307002856
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-08994
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819321359
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819321359
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,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 Number: 292.080.10
• Device Lot Number: 609P794
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/04/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/27/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/18/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/07/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/15/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1