MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC 9MM TI CANN TIBIAL NAIL-EX W/PROX BEND 345MM; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 04.034.349S

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

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Skin Irritation (2076)

Event Date 01/01/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The implant(s) was not returned and instead the investigation will be done based on the supplied image the image(s) was reviewed and the complaint condition could not be confirmed since there was no allegation against the device and no malfunction, damage, or defects on the x-ray.As the implant(s) was not returned an as received condition, dimensional inspection, material or drawing reviews are not applicable.A definitive assignable root cause could not be determined based on the provided information.During the investigation no product design issues or discrepancies were observed (based on the images) that may have contributed to the complaint condition.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 history lot: manufacturing location: (b)(4), manufacturing date: 14-mar-2013, part number: 04.034.349, 9mm ti cann tibial nail - ex w/prox bend 345mm, lot number: 7311949 (non-sterile).Component part(s) reviewed: component parts were not reviewed as the reported complaint condition of ¿removal due to irritation or pain while exercising¿ does not indicate breakage of the nail.Therefore, review of the raw material would not be pertinent to the reported complaint condition.This lot met all dimensional, visual and packaging criteria at the time of release with no issues documented during the manufacture 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) 2020, patient underwent a hardware removal of titanium cannulated tibial nail-ex due to patient irritation and pain while exercising.The x-ray was taken on an unknown date.Procedure was successfully completed.The patient hardware was removed.This complaint involves seven (7) devices.This report is for one (1) 9mm ti cann tibial nail-ex w/prox bend 345mm.This is report 1 of 7 for (b)(4).

• Brand Name: 9MM TI CANN TIBIAL NAIL-EX W/PROX BEND 345MM
• Type of Device: NAIL, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer (Section G): MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 10809897
• MDR Text Key: 215329698
• Report Number: 2939274-2020-05019
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982095114
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982095114
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K040762
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/14/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/09/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 04.034.349S
• Device Catalogue Number: 04.034.349
• Device Lot Number: 7311949
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/14/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/14/2013
• 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: METAPHYSEAL
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 38 YR