MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH TIBIAL NAIL-ADVANCED / 9MM 375MM / STERILE; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number 04.043.145S

Device Problem Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)

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

Event Date 09/08/2023

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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10 additional narrative: d2: additional procode: hwc d9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.D10: date of concomitant therapy is (b)(6) 2023.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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device product code: 04.043.145s-us lot number: 589p209 it was electronically reviewed and no non conformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during the manufacturing process.The product was released on: 28/01/2022.Manufacturing site: jabil bettlach.Expiry date:31/12/2031 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

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, during a tibial nail case, the surgeon changed to a smaller suprapatellar sleeve as they were having difficulty getting to the starting point.The surgeon was eventually able to get to the starting point and proceeded with the surgery.When putting in the proximally locking screws, the drill bit in the s1 screw hole hit the nail.The surgeon was unable to get the bit past the nail and so chose other screw holes where the screws were successfully inserted.The screw hole alignments were checked prior to nail insertion and they all lined up, the surgeon felt that the aiming arm was not properly latched.It was discovered at the end of the surgery that the spring on the latch of the aiming arm was not working.The procedure was completed successfully with no adverse patient outcome.There was a surgical delay of 45 minutes.No fragments were generated.No additional information is available to report.This report is for a tibial nail-advanced / 9mm 375mm / sterile.This is report 2 of 3 for pc (b)(4).

• Brand Name: TIBIAL NAIL-ADVANCED / 9MM 375MM / STERILE
• Type of Device: NAIL, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK BETTLACH (CH); muracherstrasse 3; bettlach 2544 ; SZ 2544
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17819662
• MDR Text Key: 324289381
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-12147
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982297655
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982297655
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K201336
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/26/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 04.043.145S
• Device Lot Number: 589P209
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/28/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: AIMING ARM/ RADIOLUCENT; PROTEC SLV/ FLEX/ LG FOR NL 8-11 / -S; UNK - DRILL BITS: TRAUMA; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING
• Patient Age: 26 YR
• Patient Sex: Female