MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AESCULAP AG LEWIN BONE CLAMP SERR 180MM; BONE HOLDING/TENDON GRASP./REP

Model Number MD455

Device Problem Material Fragmentation (1261)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/27/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported to aesculap ag that a lewin bone clamp serr 180mm (part # md455) was used during a procedure performed on (b)(6) 2021.According to the complainant, during the procedure, the working end of the instrument broke.The fragment was retrieved from the patient, and then the procedure was continued and successfully completed without issue.The complaint device was returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.An additional medical intervention was necessary.Although requested, additional information has not been made available.The adverse event is filed under aag reference (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing site evaluation: investigation on-going.Should relevant additional information / investigation results become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation results: visual investigation: one working end is broken off.The broken off fragment is not available for investigation.Investigation was carried out visually and microscopically.The fracture surface shows an area with corrosion, this could be an indication of an incipient crack preceding the fracture.The "aesculap" inscription of the instrument is made by etch marking.Etch marking has not been used at aesculap for over 20 years, indicating the approximate age of the instrument.Batch history review: due to the fact that no lot number was provided, a review of the device history records for the complained device is not possible.The review of risk assessment revealed that the overall risk level (severity 1 (10) x probability of occurrence 2(10)) according to din en iso 14971 is still acceptable.Conclusion and measures / preventive measures: based upon the investigation results a clear root cause conclusion cannot be drawn.There is no indication for a material-, manufacturing- or design-related failure.Based upon the investigations results a capa is not necessary.

• Brand Name: LEWIN BONE CLAMP SERR 180MM
• Type of Device: BONE HOLDING/TENDON GRASP./REP
• Manufacturer (Section D): AESCULAP AG; po box 40; tuttlingen, 78501 ; GM 78501
• Manufacturer (Section G): AESCULAP AG; po box 40; tuttlingen, 78501 ; GM 78501
• Manufacturer Contact: christian von der grün ; po box 40; tuttlingen, 78501 ; GM 78501
• MDR Report Key: 12844740
• MDR Text Key: 281030048
• Report Number: 9610612-2021-00710
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04046963365516
• UDI-Public: 4046963365516
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/13/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/19/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: MD455
• Device Catalogue Number: MD455
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/04/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/22/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention