MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ASCENSION ORTHOPEDICS, INC. SILICONE PIP SZ. 0; PROSTHESIS, FINGER, CONSTRAINED, POLYMER

Model Number SPIP5200WW

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 04/13/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal complaint reference: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that, approximately one month after a silicone pip total procedure had been performed on (b)(6) 2022, it was found that the silicone pip sz.0 broke at the base on distal stem (middle phalanx stem).This adverse event was addressed by revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022.The current health status of patient is unknown.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3, h6: the product has not been received at the aus site for evaluation and photographs were not provided, so the complaint could not be confirmed.The following investigative actions were performed.Refer to the respective tasks for further detail.Complaint history review: the complaint history review identified similar reported events for this device, but not for the same product lot.No adverse trend was identified.Future complaints for this failure mode will continue to be monitored and investigated as required.Risk management review (device): identified no issues which could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The failure mode was previously identified by the risk management file and the anticipated risk level is acceptable.Dhr/batch record review: identified no issues or manufacturing abnormalities which could have caused or contributed to the reported event.This review determined that the device met manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.Capa/nc/pra/hhe/field action review: identified no previous events or issues which could have caused or contributed to the reported event.Assessment of historical escalated cases concluded that there are no prior actions related to this device and failure mode.Device labeling/ifu review: identified no issues which could have caused or contributed to the reported event.This review determined that the device met labeling requirements upon release for distribution.Product prints/specifications/procedure review: identified no issues which could have caused or contributed to the reported event.This review determined that the device met product specifications upon release for distribution.As the device has not been received for evaluation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.The complaint alleges that revision surgery was required.It was determined that the device likely contributed to the reported event.The silicone pip implant features a flexible joint made of molded silicone.According to previous similar complaints, potential causes for the implant breakage include trauma or improper seating resulting in additional stress on the hinge.According to the risk documentation for the spip system, other potential causes may include inadequate design.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated as no non-conformances or product deficiencies were identified and the risk level is acceptable.If additional information is later received, the complaint may be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for this complaint, though future complaints will be monitored and investigated as required.This investigation can be closed.

• Brand Name: SILICONE PIP SZ. 0
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, FINGER, CONSTRAINED, POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ASCENSION ORTHOPEDICS, INC.; 11101 metric blvd; austin TX 78758
• Manufacturer (Section G): ASCENSION ORTHOPEDICS, INC.; 11101 metric blvd; austin TX 78758
• Manufacturer Contact: holly topping ; 7000 west william cannon drive; austin, TX 78735 ; 5123913905
• MDR Report Key: 14626933
• MDR Text Key: 294806371
• Report Number: 3002788818-2022-00034
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KYJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10381780116295
• UDI-Public: 10381780116295
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K082231
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/20/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/07/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: SPIP5200WW
• Device Catalogue Number: SPIP-520-0-WW
• Device Lot Number: 203762
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/14/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 64 YR
• Patient Sex: Female