SYNTHES GMBH ADVANCED APPL INNER SHAFT; INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE WITH BONE GRAFT, LUMBAR
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Catalog Number 03.812.521 |
Device Problems
Compatibility Problem (2960); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/31/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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 sales representative.The pictures were returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the involved device from attachment "wg_ res_ wg_ lohr a_ main t-pal applikator total verklemmt".Visual analysis of the photo revealed that the proximal portion of the advanced appl inner shaft, where the prongs are, was slightly bent upwards.A functional test cannot be performed since the device was not returned.However, the disassembling issues with the mating device are most likely due to the observed deformation.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 confirmed for the advanced appl inner shaft.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 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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Event Description
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Device report from synthes reports an event in germany as follows: it was reported that during the inspection in the orthokit loaner department at loc umkirch, the following product deviation was identified: instruments are bent have jammed and can not be disassembled.No surgery delay and there is no patient impact.This report is for one (1) advanced appl inner shaft this is report 3 of 3 for complaint (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.H3, h6: a product investigation was conducted.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 advanced appl inner shaft was bent from the prongs.No other issues were found.A dimensional inspection for the advanced appl inner shaft was unable to be performed due to post manufacturing damage.A functional test was performed, the knob was rotated, but it was jammed into the outer shaft, therefore, the inner shaft cannot be disassembled.The complaint condition was able to be replicated.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 advanced appl inner shaft 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.A manufacturing record evaluation cannot be performed due to lot number being unknown.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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