MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 12.0 PROTECTION SLV STR FOR 8-11 NAILS; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number 03.010.435

Device Problem Material Integrity Problem (2978)

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

Event Date 10/24/2023

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: d9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation but has yet to be received.H3, h4, 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 distal portion of the 12.0 protection slv str for 8-11 nails presents signs of deformation and nicks around the edge.The device presents an overall worn appearance consistent with normal and repetitive usage for over 11 years.A dimensional inspection was not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces most likely during the optional reaming procedure.As per suprapatellar instrumentation for expert tibial nail surgical technique se_854474 rev.Aa, the reamer can catch on the edge of the inner protection sleeve because of the sharp angle entering the tibia.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 12.0 protection slv str for 8-11 nails 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.Drawing/specifications reviewed: steel protection sleeve: 03_010_435 rev.H current.Steel protection sleeve: 03_010_435 rev.E manufactured.Dimensional inspection: n/a.H3, h4.Part: 03.010.435 synthes lot: 7033790.Supplier lot: 7033790.Release to warehouse date: dec 04, 2012.Supplier: avalign technologies-nemcomed.No non conformance reports were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.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 october 24, 2023, that 1 issue was found when processing trays.There were no patient outcomes or consequences.This report is for one (1) 12.0 protection slv str for 8-11 nails this is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).

• Brand Name: 12.0 PROTECTION SLV STR FOR 8-11 NAILS
• Type of Device: NAIL, FIXATION, BONE
• 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: 18256522
• MDR Text Key: 329606498
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-15280
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982068767
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982068767
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K111667
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: 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 Catalogue Number: 03.010.435
• Device Lot Number: 7033790
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/27/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/29/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/04/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/04/2012
• 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