MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 2.0MM IMF SCREW SELF-DRILLING 12MM; SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS

Catalog Number 201.932

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 11/21/2023

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.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.

Event Description

Device report from synthes reports an event in israel as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, the patient underwent a oral and maxillofacial surgery.While fixing the 2 jaws, and after successfully screwing in 5 screws, during the insertion of the 6th screw, the screw went in about 2/3 and then the head of the screw broke.The head detached and the screw remained inside which made it difficult to remove it afterwards.Finally the surgery ended well, with the surgeon drilling a hole around the screw and pulling it out this report involves one (1) 2.0mm imf screw self-drilling 12mm.This is report 2 of 2 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.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 imf screw ø2 l12 sst has broken at me middle section of the body screw.No other issues were observed, the broken fragment was not returned.A dimensional inspection was not performed due to post manufacturing damage.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to excessive/unintended forces.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the imf screw ø2 l12 sst 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.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: 2.0MM IMF SCREW SELF-DRILLING 12MM
• Type of Device: SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS
• 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: 18329055
• MDR Text Key: 330576802
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-15734
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DZL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IS
• PMA/PMN Number: K010527
• 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,Followup

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: 201.932
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/22/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/14/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/15/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/20/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: IMF SCREW Ø2 L12 SST