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

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SYNTHES GMBH 0.8MM KIRSCHNER WIRE W/TROCAR POINT 70MM; WIRE, SURGICAL Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 292.080
Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)
Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Event Date 01/26/2023
Event Type  malfunction  
Event Description
Device report from colombia reports an event as follows: it was reported that during a procedure on (b)(6) 2023, a clamp was stuck; it was hard to manipulate.Additionally, two k-wires arrived crooked.There was no patient consequence.This report is for a 0.8mm kirschner wire w/trocar point 70mm.This is report 1 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.Additional narrative: additional procode: hty 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.
 
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 photo was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned photo.Visual analysis of the photo revealed that the k-wire ø0.8 l70 sst had no signs of issue or defect.Complaint condition cannot be confirmed due to poor quality photo evidence.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was not confirmed for the k-wire ø0.8 l70 sst.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.Device history review: part #: 292.080.01.Lot #: 561p837.Manufacturing site: balsthal.Release to warehouse date: 07.Jan 2022.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 292.080.01 lot #561p837, 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
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 CO 4710
SZ   4710
Manufacturer Contact
kate karberg
1302 wright lane east
west chester, PA 19380
3035526892
MDR Report Key16388396
MDR Text Key309885997
Report Number8030965-2023-01961
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code LRN
Combination Product (y/n)N
Reporter Country CodeCO
PMA/PMN Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Reported1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Report Source Manufacturer
Source Type Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
Reporter Occupation Physician
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 Number292.080
Device Lot Number561P837
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Initial Date Manufacturer Received 01/26/2023
Initial Date FDA Received02/16/2023
Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received03/27/2023
Supplement Dates FDA Received04/10/2023
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured01/07/2022
Is the Device Single Use? Yes
Type of Device Usage Unknown
Patient Sequence Number1
Treatment
K-WIRE Ø0.8 L70 SST; TERMITE-FORCEPS RATCH-LOCK L90
Patient SexMale
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