MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SPINE INC XPDM THORACIC PEDICLE PRB, ST; PROBE

Model Number 279702030

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)

Event Date 09/25/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2020, during cannulation of the right-sided l5 pedicle the gearshift probe broke in half.This resulted in puncturing of the dura.The durotomy site was irrigated copiously.The nerve roots were gently manipulated and placed back inside the dura, padded was used to maintain this in place.The durotomy was closed with 4-0 nurolon with a watertight seal.A valsalva was performed to ensure this watertight seal.We then use dura seal to seal the durotomy site status post repair as well as the annulotomy and bone graft in the disc space.Again, we copiously irrigated the wound with normal saline.A subfascial drain was placed into the wound.The fascia was closed in interrupted fashion with 0 vicryl suture followed by subcutaneous 2-0 vicryl sutures and subcuticular running quill.This was followed by dermabond, steri-strips and al an island dressing.Patient was transferred back to his hospital bed and extubated without difficulty.He was transferred to the post anesthesia care unit in stable condition.Mri was obtained by the admitting service which demonstrated severe spinal stenosis at l3-l4 and l4-l5 with instability at l4-l5.Orthopedic surgery was consulted for further evaluation and management.I had a lengthy discussion with the patient with regards to his pathology and treatment options.Initially he felt at his age he should not undergo surgical invention, we discussed conservative management in the form of an epidural steroid injection and physical therapy.Ultimately he change his mind and decided to proceed with surgical invention as his symptoms were severe enough.The risks, benefits and alternatives of l3-l4, l4-l5 laminectomy and l4-l5 instrumented fusion were discussed with him.Surgical consent was obtained and surgical site was marked.This report is for one (1) xpdm thoracic pedicle prb, st.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.H3, h6: the investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.Product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and 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.

• Brand Name: XPDM THORACIC PEDICLE PRB, ST
• Type of Device: PROBE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SPINE INC; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer (Section G): SENTIO (INNOVATIVE SURGICAL SOLUTIONS, LLC); 50461 west pontiac trail; wixom MI 48393
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 12923428
• MDR Text Key: 281662735
• Report Number: 1526439-2021-02496
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HXB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034198439
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034198439
• 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 Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/04/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/03/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 279702030
• Device Catalogue Number: 279702030
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/08/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Patient Age: 79 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 79 KG