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WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC 4.5 VACRVD CONDY PL/16H/336/RT; IMPLANT,FIXATION DEVICE, CONDYLAR PLATE
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| Model Number 02.124.416 |
| Device Problem
Break (1069)
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| Patient Problems
Pain (1994); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional device product codes: hrs; hwc.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/ investigation.Reporter is attorney.(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.
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Event Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2018, the patient underwent an open reduction internal fixation femur, removal of deep hardware and revision orif of right distal femur due to a lateral hardware fracture and failure of the plate just above the condyles in the right lower extremity where a pop was heard.On (b)(6) 2018, the patient presented with right distal femoral supracondylar prosthetic fracture above a well-fixed total knee replacement and underwent an orif of right distal femoral periprosthetic fracture due to mechanical fall which was revealed through x-rays.The patient has a history of bilateral total shoulder replacements, bilateral total knee replacements, and bilateral total hip replacements.The patient was implanted with a depuy synthes distal femoral vary angle locking plate.In (b)(6) 2018 the patient is still having pain mostly in the medial aspect of the joint pointing along the medial hamstrings and medial femoral condyle.There is no crepitance but there is stiffness.X-ray revealed a well aligned hardware.Fracture consolidation around the distal femur at the area of prior transverse fracture site.There remains medial screw with abundant callous formation over the top from the initial surgery which is becoming sclerotic.Fracture gap is about 2-3 mm and there is no evidence of worsening.The patient will continue with the physical therapy and the use of bone stimulator and weightbearing.Concomitant device reported: screw variable angle locking 5.0 x 30mm (part # 02.231.230, lot# unknown, quantity# 2); screw variable angle locking 5.0 x 36mm (part# 02.231.236, lot # unknown, quantity# 2); screw variable angle locking 5.0 x 34mm(part # 02.231.234, lot # unknown, quantity# 1); screw variable angle locking 5.0 x 38mm (part# 02.231.238, lot # unknown, quantity# 1); screw variable angle locking 5.0 x 40mm (part # 02.231.240, lot # unknown, quantity# 1); screw va stardrive locking 5.0 x 42mm (part# 02.231.242, lot # unknown, quantity# 1); screw variable angle locking 5.0 x 65mm (part# 02.231.265, lot # unknown, quantity# 3); screw variable angle locking 5.0 x 70mm (part# 02.231.270, lot # unknown, quantity# 1); screw va cannulated locking 5.0 x 65mm (part # 02.231.665, lot # unknown, quantity# 1); screw cortex 4.5 x 60mm (part# 214.860 lot# unknown, quanity# 1).This report is for one (1) 4.5 va curved condylar plate/ 16h/ 336/ rt.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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: h3, h6: a photo investigation was completed: visual analysis of the photo revealed that the plate had broken at the first combi-hole from the condylar end.The material condition is unable to be analyzed since no images of the broken ends were returned, and the device was also not returned.Therefore a root cause is unable to be determined.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition and hence the root cause cannot be determined.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.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.
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