MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 18 COCR RADIAL HEAD STD HEIGHT/11.5-SILE; PROSTHESIS, ELBOW, HEMI-RADIAL, POLYMER

Model Number 09.402.018S

Device Problem Device Slipped (1584)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Discomfort (2330)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

On or about (b)(6) 2015 the patient suffered a fall, resulting in a radial head fracture in her right arm.On (b)(6) 2015 the patient underwent right radial head arthroplasty and the surgeon implanted a depuy synthes radial head prosthesis system to patient's arm to repair and secure the fracture.On (b)(6) 2021 the patient's physicians determined that the depuy synthes radial head prosthesis system implanted during the 2015 surgery had loosened and was otherwise defective.The patient's right arm failed, loosened and cause degradation of the cortical bone due to a defect in the implant, leading to periprosthetic fractures characteristics of failures with this specific implant.The patient experienced pain, tenderness and discomfort in her right upper extremity.This report is for one (1) unknown - radial head prosthesis.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (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.Device pma/ g4-510k: this report is for an unknown - radial head prosthesis/unknown lot.Part and lot number are unknown.Without the specific part number; the udi number and 510-k number is unknown.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.Initial reporter is an attorney.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.H4 device history part: 09.402.018s, synthes lot: 6905700, supplier lot: n/a, release to warehouse date: july 27, 2012, manufactured by: synthes monument, no ncrs were generated during production 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.

Event Description

This is report 1 of 2 for (b)(4).

• Brand Name: 18 COCR RADIAL HEAD STD HEIGHT/11.5-SILE
• 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: 16452295
• MDR Text Key: 310338310
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-02414
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KWI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982132574
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982132574
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/28/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2017
• Device Model Number: 09.402.018S
• Device Catalogue Number: 09.402.018S
• Device Lot Number: 6905700
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/27/2012
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female