MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH TI LOW PROFILE NEURO SCREW SELF-DRILLING 4MM; PLATE, BONE

Model Number 400.834

Device Problem Use of Device Problem (1670)

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

Event Date 06/05/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

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.Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.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.

Event Description

Device report from china reports an event as follows: it was reported that during an unknown procedure on (b)(6) 2022, it was discovered that the screw in question was missing its tip.Another device was used to complete the surgery.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No further information is available.This report is for a ti low profile neuro screw self-drilling 4mm.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).

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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10 additional narrative: h6: the photo was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual analysis of the photo revealed that the screw tip of the cranial-scr plusdrive ø1.6 self-drill l4 was found broken, the broken fragment is not visible in photos.No other problem was observed.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.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed for cranial-scr plusdrive ø1.6 self-drill l4.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition and hence the root cause cannot be determined.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.H6: a device history record (dhr) review was conducted: product code: 400.834s.Lot number: 437p571.Manufacturing site: bettlach.Release to warehouse date: 13 october 2021.Expiry date: 01 october 2031.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot and no non-conformance was identified.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.D9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.

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.Product code: 400.834s, lot number: 437p571, manufacturing site: bettlach, release to warehouse date: 13 october 2021, expiry date: 01 october 2031.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot and no non-conformance was identified.The photo was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device from attachment visual analysis of the photo revealed that the screw tip of the cranial-scr plusdrive ø1.6 self-drill l4 was found broken, the broken fragment is not visible in photos.No other problem was observed.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.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed for cranial-scr plusdrive ø1.6 self-drill l4.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition and hence the root cause cannot be determined.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.

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.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that cranial-scr plusdrive ø1.6 self-drill l4 was found broken from the tip, the fragment was not received in the evidence provided.No other issue was identified.A dimensional inspection for the cranial-scr plusdrive ø1.6 self-drill l4 was unable to be performed due to post manufacturing damage.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the cranial-scr plusdrive ø1.6 self-drill l4 would contribute to the complained device issue.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition and hence the root cause cannot be determined.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.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: TI LOW PROFILE NEURO SCREW SELF-DRILLING 4MM
• Type of Device: PLATE, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK BETTLACH; muracherstrasse 3; bettlach 2544 ; SZ 2544
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15188411
• MDR Text Key: 304958571
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-05640
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20887587045402
• UDI-Public: (01)20887587045402
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K022012
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 08/08/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/08/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 400.834
• Device Catalogue Number: 400.834S
• Device Lot Number: 437P571
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/13/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1