MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SPINE INC CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM INTRODUCER NEEDLE, DIAMOND TIP 11G X 6 INCHES; NEEDLE, ASPIRATION AND INJECTION, DISPOSABLE

Model Number 283903611

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Foreign Body In Patient (2687)

Event Date 03/17/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned.A photo-investigation was performed on the images upon inspecting the images provided, one end of the conf intro ndle, dia, 11g 6" was observed to be broken.Thus, the reported complaint condition is confirmed.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.Conclusion: the complaint condition is being confirmed during photo/video investigation.During the investigation, no product design issues, or discrepancies were observed.No manufacturing issues were noted during investigation.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post market safety surveillance activities.Therefore, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventive action is proposed.Device history lot: null.Device history batch: null.Device history review: null.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

Device report from synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2021, two introducer needles broke intraoperatively during stabilization of lumbar vertebrae 3 to 5.The needle was brought into the pedicle, then the insides of the pedicle were taken out and a viper 2 guidewire was inserted.During the unscrewing of the outer sleeve of the needle, a crack was heard and the sleeve broke.No further information was provided.This report is for one (1) confidence spinal cement system introducer needle, diamond tip 11g x 6 inches.This is report 2 of 2 for (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4) 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.Investigation summary background: two introducer needles broke intraoperatively.The needle was brought into the pedicle, then the insides of the pedicle were taken out and a viper 2 guidewire was inserted.During the unscrewing of the outer sleeve of the needle a crack was heard and the sleeve broke.Procedure: stabilization of lumbar vertebrae 3 to 5 with viper 2 concomitant device reported: unknown guidewire (part# unknown, lot# unknown, quantity unknown) this complaint involves two (2) devices.Photo investigation the device was not returned.A photo-investigation was performed on the images located in pc attachment ¿dringend! complaint.Source doc - not to be translated, source pic 2 , source pic 3".Upon inspecting the images provided, one end of the conf intro ndle, dia, 11g 6" was observed to be broken.Thus, the reported complaint condition is confirmed.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.Conclusion the complaint condition is being confirmed during photo/video investigation.During the investigation, no product design issues, or discrepancies were observed.No manufacturing issues were noted during investigation.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post market safety surveillance activities.Therefore, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventive action is proposed.Background: two introducer needles broke intraoperatively.The needle was brought into the pedicle, then the insides of the pedicle were taken out and a viper 2 guidewire was inserted.During the unscrewing of the outer sleeve of the needle a crack was heard and the sleeve broke.Procedure: stabilization of lumbar vertebrae 3 to 5 with viper 2 concomitant device reported: unknown guidewire (part# unknown, lot# unknown, quantity unknown) unknown needles (part# unknown, lot# unknown, quantity 2) this complaint involves two (2) devices.Investigation flow: damage.Visual inspection: the conf intro ndle, dia, 11g 6" (p/n: 283903611, lot number: 277141) was received at us cq.Visual inspection of the complaint device showed the shaft of the needle had broken.Device failure/defect was identified document/specification review: dwg-887011188 rev m (current and manufactured) was reviewed.Dwg-887011190 rev k (current and manufactured) was also reviewed.No design issues or discrepancies were identified.Complaint was confirmed.Investigation conclusion: this complaint is confirmed as the shaft of the needle had broken.No definitive root cause could be determined based on the provided information.There was no indication that a design or manufacturing issue contributed to the complaint.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.

• Brand Name: CONFIDENCE SPINAL CEMENT SYSTEM INTRODUCER NEEDLE, DIAMOND TIP 11G X 6 INCHES
• Type of Device: NEEDLE, ASPIRATION AND INJECTION, DISPOSABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SPINE INC; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• MDR Report Key: 11657195
• MDR Text Key: 245157561
• Report Number: 1526439-2021-00713
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GAA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034209494
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034209494
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/17/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/13/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 283903611
• Device Catalogue Number: 283903611
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/13/2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: CONF INTRO NDLE, DIA, 11G 6"; UNKNOWN GUIDE/COMPRESSION/K-WIRES; CONF INTRO NDLE, DIA, 11G 6"; UNKNOWN GUIDE/COMPRESSION/K-WIRES
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 73 YR