MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC 4.5MM VA-LCP CURVED CONDYLAR PLATE/12 HOLE/266MM/LEFT; IMPLANT,FIXATION DEVICE,CONDYLAR PLATE

Model Number 02.124.412

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Non-union Bone Fracture (2369)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional product codes: hrs, hwc.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.A review of the device history records has been requested.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.

Event Description

It was reported patient was implanted with a 4.5mm variable angle locking compression plate (va lcp) curved condylar plate, a va distal femur plate, and an unknown quantity of screws on unknown date.On another unknown date post-operatively, patient presented with pain.X-rays taken on unknown date revealed delayed union and a broken va lcp condylar plate.Patient was returned to surgery on an unknown date where all hardware was removed.Patient was revised to a hinged total knee.Surgery was completed successfully with no delay.Concomitant devices: va distal femur plate (part unknown, lot unknown, quantity 1), screw (part unknown, lot unknown, quantity unknown).This report is for one (1) 4.5mm va lcp curved condylar plate.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.Visual inspection: the photo showing the broken 4.5 mm va-lcp curved condylar plate/12 hole/ 266 mm/left was received at us cq.The photo shows that the plate broke at the 4th hole and shows the distal portion of the plate.The head of the plate was not shown on the photograph.This is consistent with the reported complaint condition, thus confirming the complaint.Dimensional inspection: dimensional analysis was not performed as the relevant part was not returned.Document/specification review: the following drawing(s) was reviewed; va lcp curved condylar plate.The material, and material properties of the returned part were determined to be conforming at the time of manufacture based on review of the device history record (dhr).Conclusion: the complaint condition is confirmed as the photo of the 4.5 mm va-lcp curved condylar plate was received showing the plate broken.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue contributed to the complaint.While no definitive root cause could be determined, it is possible that the device encountered unintended forces.No new malfunctions were observed during the course of this investigation.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post market safety surveillance activities.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.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.

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.Part: 02.124.413, lot: l770214, manufacturing site: mezzovico, release to warehouse date: 12.Feb.2018.The device history record shows this lot of (b)(4) pieces was processed through the normal manufacturing and inspection operations with no rework or nonconformities noted.This lot met all dimensional and visual criteria at the time of release with no issues documented during the manufacturing process.This implant was manufactured from forging blank 60067383 lot l727854 from supplier (b)(4).Device history batch null, device history review review of the device history record showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product which would contribute to this complaint condition.Investigation summary - product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.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: 4.5MM VA-LCP CURVED CONDYLAR PLATE/12 HOLE/266MM/LEFT
• Type of Device: IMPLANT,FIXATION DEVICE,CONDYLAR PLATE
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• MDR Report Key: 8217081
• MDR Text Key: 132064958
• Report Number: 2939274-2019-55699
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982042859
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982042859
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K110354
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 12/07/2018

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 02.124.412
• Device Catalogue Number: 02.124.413
• Device Lot Number: L770214
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/07/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/04/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/09/2019; 02/01/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/28/2019; 02/05/2019
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 90 YR
• Patient Weight: 95