MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH VIPER 2 SYSTEM ROD, STRAIGHT 300MM; ORTHOSIS, SPONDYLOLISTHESIS SPINAL FIXATION

Model Number 186789300

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problems Failure of Implant (1924); Non-union Bone Fracture (2369)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Device report from synthes reports an event in japan as follows: it was reported that the patient had undergone surgery to implant the rods on an unknown date.After surgery, the rods were found to be broken.Non-union had occurred.Reoperation will be performed, or was already performed, on an unknown date.The patient outcome was reported to be stable.This report involves one viper 2 system rod, straight 300mm.This is report 2 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.H10 additional narrative: d2b: additional device product codes: kwq, mni, osh, nkb, kwp d9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.E3: reporter is a j&j employee.H3, h6: 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.The device has been received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.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.A review of the receiving inspection (ri) for viper2 straight rod-300mm was conducted identifying that lot number csnaiq was released in one batch ¿ (b)(4).As a result, the ri identified no issues during the manufacturing and release of this device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer.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 viper2 straight rod-300mm has broken from the distal section, near the hex portion where the part # and lot # etches were visible.The broken end of the rod was visually inspected, and no material deficiencies or abnormalities were found.Additionally, the proximal section of the rod was cut, fragment was not returned for evaluation.The flat surface and the stress marks indicate a heavy force was applied to the two sides of the rod with a tool to fit the patient needs.Also, the rod presents a bent condition.A dimensional inspection for the viper2 straight rod-300mm 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 viper2 straight rod-300mm would not 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.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: VIPER 2 SYSTEM ROD, STRAIGHT 300MM
• Type of Device: ORTHOSIS, SPONDYLOLISTHESIS SPINAL FIXATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDOS INT SPINE; chemin blanc 38; le locle ; SZ
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; chemin-blanc 38; le locle ; SZ ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16822921
• MDR Text Key: 314085619
• Report Number: 1526439-2023-00755
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MNH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034133164
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034133164
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K111136
• 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,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/27/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 186789300
• Device Catalogue Number: 186789300
• Device Lot Number: CSNAIQ
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/04/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/28/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: VIPER2 STRAIGHT ROD-300MM
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention