MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH NAIL EXTRACTOR; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY

Catalog Number 03.037.032

Device Problems Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)

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

Event Date 10/13/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from synthes reports an event in japan as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, the patient underwent a removal surgery of tfna implants.The surgeon complained that it was very difficult to tell which connection was clockwise or counterclockwise for the extract-instr f/nails and extract-instr f/tfna helical blade+scr.The surgeon also commented as follows: in the text of the surgical technique, there is no distinction made between whether the removal screw is attached to the nail or the blade.In the explanatory diagram, the nail removal screw is first followed by the blade removal screw, but the text is written in the reverse order.The surgery was completed successfully with no surgical delay this report involves one (1) nail extractor.This is report 1 of 1 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: d9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.E3: reporter is a j&j employee.H3, h4, h6: without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.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.

• Brand Name: NAIL EXTRACTOR
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18073213
• MDR Text Key: 327399737
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-13938
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819642584
• UDI-Public: 07611819642584
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K131548
• 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

• Date FDA Received: 11/06/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.037.032
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/18/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: EXTRACT-INSTR F/TFNA HELICAL BLADE+SCR.; UNK - NAIL HEAD ELEM: TFNA HELICAL BLADE.; UNK - NAILS: TFNA.; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING.