MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH VET K-WIRE Ø1 W/DOUB TIP L150 SST 10U; WIRE, SURGICAL

Catalog Number VW1004.15.10

Device Problems Material Deformation (2976); No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)

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

Event Date 09/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from synthes reports an event in sweden as follows: it was reported that all items were delivered to the customer bent.Has not been used for surgery.It was discovered at delivery.There were no patient outcomes or consequences this report is for one (1) vet k-wire ø1 w/doub tip l150 sst 10u.This is report 3 of 6 for complaint (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 a1, a2, a3, a4, g4 - 510(k): device is a veterinary product.No patient information will be reported.D9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.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.

• Brand Name: VET K-WIRE Ø1 W/DOUB TIP L150 SST 10U
• Type of Device: WIRE, SURGICAL
• 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: 18209673
• MDR Text Key: 329020081
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-14823
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LRN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819502642
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819502642
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SW
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/27/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: VW1004.15.10
• Device Lot Number: 8083P94
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/06/2023
• 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