MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC 1.5MM TI CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 16MM; SCREW FIXATION INTRAOSSEOUS

Model Number 400.816.96

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 07/25/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional device product code: mqn.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.(b)(4).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

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2019, the patient underwent open reduction internal fixation of a left 4th metacarpal, the 1.5mm titanium cortex screw broke right below the head of the screw upon final tightening.There was a surgical delay of twenty-five (25) minutes.The broken screw was removed by reaming over the top of the broken screw shaft and unscrewing with a heavy unknown needle driver.The procedure was successfully completed.There was no harm to the patient-reported.Concomitant device reported: unknown plate ( part#unknown, lot#unknown, quantity 1), unknown screws (part#unknown, lot#unknown, quantity unknown).This report is for one (1) 1.5mm ti cortex screw 16mm.This is report 1 of 1 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.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 : subsequent follow-up with the reporter, additional information was received.It was further reported that the unknown plate was re-applied with new screws.No fragments remained inside the patient's body.The screw was removed easily after removing the unknown plate.There was no additional intervention and no medical intervention needed.The procedure was successfully completed.There was no harm to the patient-reported.The patient was stable.

• Brand Name: 1.5MM TI CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 16MM
• Type of Device: SCREW FIXATION INTRAOSSEOUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• MDR Report Key: 8921737
• MDR Text Key: 155236546
• Report Number: 2939274-2019-59989
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982203793
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982203793
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K981275
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/25/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/22/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 400.816.96
• Device Catalogue Number: 400.816.96
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/10/2019
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: UNK - PLATES; UNK - SCREWS: TRAUMA; UNK - PLATES; UNK - SCREWS: TRAUMA
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention