MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC HELICAL BLADE EXTRACTOR; MISC ORTHO SURGICAL INSTR

Model Number 357.378

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Component Missing (2306); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A product investigation was conducted.Visual inspection: it was noticed that the only blade interface sleeve was returned for investigation.The returned device was missing the sub-components such as extractor screw shaft, post and dowel pin.It is possible that the missing parts can affect the device's functionality.Hence, the complaint can be confirmed for the reported condition, further observation reveals that internal thread portion of the blade interface sleeve at the proximal side was found to be stripped/worn which can also impact the functionality of the device.Also, device has scratches which would not affect the device functionality.Conclusion: the exact cause for the missing components is unknown, but it was likely while the device was disassembled in sterile processing and the sub components may have been misplaced.For stripped conditions, its likely due to wear from repeated use over the 17+ years of lifespan.After a visual inspection, it is determined that the device is worn from repeated use and servicing; therefore, further investigation for the reported complaint device is not required.During the investigation, no product design or manufacturing issues were observed that may have contributed to the complaint condition; therefore, further corrective and/or preventive action is not required.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post market safety surveillance activities.A device history record (dhr) review was conducted: part number: 357.378, synthes lot number: 4436462, supplier lot number: n/a, release to warehouse date: 27nov2002, expiration date: n/a, manufactured by synthes (b)(4).Review of the device history record showed that there are potential issues during the manufacture of the product that 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 (b)(6) 2019, the helical blade extractor was found not functioning during reverse logistics audit of returned device at millstone.There was no patient involvement and no additional information is available.During manufacturer's investigation on (b)(6) 2019 it was observed that internal thread portion of the blade interface sleeve at the proximal side was found to be stripped/worn which can also impact the functionality of the device.This report is for one (1) helical blade extractor.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).

• Brand Name: HELICAL BLADE EXTRACTOR
• Type of Device: MISC ORTHO SURGICAL INSTR
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer (Section G): BRANDYWINE; 1303 goshen parkway; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 9454218
• MDR Text Key: 194782902
• Report Number: 2939274-2019-62651
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982196095
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982196095
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/21/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/11/2019
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 357.378
• Device Catalogue Number: 357.378
• Device Lot Number: 4436462
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/24/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/04/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/27/2002
• 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