MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 2.4MM/2.7MM VA-LOCKING NAVICULAR PLATE; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number 02.211.220

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Abscess (1690); Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Type  Injury  

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 d6: date of implantation is an unknown date between 2008 and 2023.D9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.E3: reporter is a synthes 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

Foot plates in collaboration with depuy synthes, together with cleveland clinic foundation (ccf) database designers, program managers, research assistants, and biostatisticians, has developed a report that summarizes safety and effectiveness data on 100 patients who underwent foot surgery at ccf between 2008 and 2023 utilizing depuy synthes (dps) foot plates.Some patients were noted to have adjunctive depuy synthes devices used outside of the plates/screws.Patient #23 23-year-old male was implanted with a va lcp forefoot/midfoot plates (02.211.220) with 7 screws.Post op complication was reported for osteomyelitis & abscess of left foot.The complication is noted to be related to the procedure or implants.Treatment: left foot i and d, extensive debridement of the left foot, removal of all hardware left foot, ultrasound debridement of navicular, placement of antibiotic impregnated osteoset impregnated vancomycin beads this report is for a 2.4mm/2.7mm va-locking navicular plate.This is report 1 of 8 for (b)(4).

• Brand Name: 2.4MM/2.7MM VA-LOCKING NAVICULAR PLATE
• Type of Device: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): BIO MEDICAL ENTERPRISES INC; 14785 omicron dr # 205; san antonio TX 78245
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 19098637
• MDR Text Key: 340100644
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-05050
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982054029
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982054029
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K100776
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Study,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?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 02.211.220
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/26/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 23 YR
• Patient Sex: Male