MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 8MM TI STRAIGHT RADIAL STEM 28MM-STERILE; PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER

Model Number 04.402.008S

Device Problem Device Slipped (1584)

Patient Problem Inadequate Osseointegration (2646)

Event Type  Injury  

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.Device was implanted on an unknown date in (b)(6) 2016.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.Initial reporter occupation: initial reporter is a synthes employee.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

A legal letter record received, legal record alleged on unknown date that patient was revised due to the binding agent/surface of the stem, it has a propensity for poor ingrowth and or a propensity to loosening postoperatively.The defect had caused the patient undergo revision surgery of her elbow implant.Doi: (b)(6) 2016; dor: unknown; unknown affected side of elbow.This report is for an 8mm ti straight radial stem 28mm-sterile.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.H3, h4, h6: 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 history lot part # 04.402.008s, synthes lot # h027984, supplier lot # n/a, release to warehouse date: 19 july 2016, manufactured by: synthes monument.No ncrs were generated during production.Device history review review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.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.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: 8MM TI STRAIGHT RADIAL STEM 28MM-STERILE
• Type of Device: PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-, RADIAL, POLYMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16185359
• MDR Text Key: 307504082
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-00567
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982128058
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982128058
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K112030
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/17/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2021
• Device Model Number: 04.402.008S
• Device Catalogue Number: 04.402.008S
• Device Lot Number: H027984
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/03/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/19/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female