MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SPINE INC EXPEDIUM SFX CROSS CONNECTOR SYSTEM TORQUE HANDLE; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number 289410150

Device Problem Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

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

Event Date 04/19/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

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.H10 additional narrative: d10 therapy date: april 19, 2023 e3: reporter is a j&j employee.H3, h6: 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 sfx torque handle show evidence of appearance worn, most likely for heavy usage along the years of service.The observed condition was consistent as an end of life indicator for the device.Also, the device is out of specified calibration (over torque) does not meet the specification.A dimensional inspection was not performed as no issues were observed after visual examination.A functional test was performed.The functional was performed according of specification.The result of the test was high according to torque specifications.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 worn condition of the sfx torque handle (289410150) nm would contribute to the complained device issue.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.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.

Event Description

Device report from depuy synthes reports an event in japan as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, during a plif while the final tightening, torque was not applied to the sfx cross connector even though the surgeon tightened with considerable force.After many attempts to tighten, the set screw of the sfx cross connector got stripped and the sfx cross connector could not be removed.Procedure was completed successfully with thirty(30) minutes of surgical delay.The sfx cross connector in question is a consignment and thus no maintenance/check is performed on the values of torque.The tip of the sfx torque driver shaft may have been stripped.No further information is available.This report is for one (1) expedium sfx cross connector system torque handle.This is report 3 of 3 for complaint (b)(4).

• Brand Name: EXPEDIUM SFX CROSS CONNECTOR SYSTEM TORQUE HANDLE
• Type of Device: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SPINE INC; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17326459
• MDR Text Key: 319485312
• Report Number: 1526439-2023-01276
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034224367
• UDI-Public: 10705034224367
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• 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

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 Model Number: 289410150
• Device Catalogue Number: 289410150
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/09/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/14/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/14/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: SFX X20 TORQUE DRIVER SHAFT; SFX,5.5,TI, MED, SIZE A6; UNK LOCKING/SET SCREWS