MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH TI END CAP FOR TIB NL T40 SD GRAY/0 EXT; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 04.004.008

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545)

Event Date 01/06/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that on january 06, 2023 during intra-op patient requested to have bil ex tibia nails, and screws, removed due to pain and irritation.The implants on the right side were removed without incident.The implants on the left were difficult.The end cap was removed, and nail extractor threaded into nail.The distal screw was removed.While attempting to remove proximal screw, the screw head broke off of the shaft, and looked to be cold welded into the head of the screw.The broken screw removal set was opened and surgeon attempted to get screw shaft out of nail/tibia.The broken screw removal instruments were unable to assist in removing the screw shaft.The surgeon had to open skin medially, and use an osteotome to cut bone away from screw on lateral and medial sides.He was then able to tamp the screw shaft out of patient.He then proceeded to remove the nail.There was surgical delay of sixty (60) minutes.Action was taken of opened additional sets/instruments, x-ray were taken and there were fragments generated and the fragments were removed easily without any additional intervention.Surgery was completed successfully.Patient consequences are unknown.This complaint involves nine (9) devices.This report is for one (1) ti end cap for tib nl t40 sd gray/0 ext.This is report 3 of 9 for complaint (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).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.Additional narrative: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.Date of concomitant therapy is (b)(6) 2023.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.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 END CAP FOR TIB NL T40 SD GRAY/0 EXT
• Type of Device: NAIL, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16247267
• MDR Text Key: 308179670
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-00990
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDS
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K040762
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/26/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 04.004.008
• Device Catalogue Number: 04.004.008
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/06/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/26/2023
• 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
• Treatment: 4.0 TI LCKNG SCR T25 SD 30 FOR IM NAILS; 4.0 TI LCKNG SCR T25 SD 30 FOR IM NAILS; 4.0 TI LCKNG SCR T25 SD 32 FOR IM NAILS; 4.0 TI LCKNG SCR T25 SD 32 FOR IM NAILS; 8 TI CANN TIBIAL NAIL-EX PROX BEND 270-S; 9 TI CANN TIBIAL NAIL-EX PROX BEND 270-S; SDDRIVE SCREWDRIVER T25; TI END CAP FOR TIB NL T40 SD GRAY/0 EXT
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 23 YR