MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SPINE INC VIPER SYSTEM CANNULA PLUNGER; DISPENSER, CEMENT

Catalog Number 279726402

Device Problem Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)

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

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.D9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.E3: reporter is a j&j employee.H3, h4, h6: without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.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 depuy synthes reports an event in colombia as follows: it was reported that on an unknown date, a novelty is reported with the expedium team being fenestrated.The cement pusher gets stuck in a cementing cannula.This report is for one (1) viper system cannula plunger.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.H10 additional narrative: h6: the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation did not reveal any evidence to confirm the unable to assemble condition of the device 279726402, fen cannula plunger.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection not completed.The overall complaint was unconfirmed as the observed condition of the device 279726402, fen cannula plunger would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.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.

• Brand Name: VIPER SYSTEM CANNULA PLUNGER
• Type of Device: DISPENSER, CEMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SPINE INC; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17584686
• MDR Text Key: 321544441
• Report Number: 1526439-2023-01495
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KIH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034199504
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034199504
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/21/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 279726402
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/01/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1