MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH ROD, 480 MM; ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION, FOR DDD

Catalog Number 179762480

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Pressure Sores (2326)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Device report from synthes reports an event in japan as follows: it was reported that this was a psf (t9-l1) performed on (b)(6) 2014.After surgery, a pressure ulcer was observed at the upper end of t9.Ic was held between the surgeon and the patient to confirm whether to remove only the rod at the affected site or to remove all the implants.It was determined to remove all implants.The removal surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2023, as scheduled.All the implants were removed without any problems, and the removal surgery was completed successfully.This report is for one (1) rod, 480 mm.This is report 10 of 10 for complaint.

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: d2b: additional product codes: kwp,kwq, mnh,mni and osh.D9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.E3: reporter is a j&j employee.H3, h6: 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.

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: e1 additional reporter h4 device history product code: 179762480.Lot number: bdh87s6.The lot # bdh87s6 does not exist in sap p02.Dhr review cannot be completed.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: ROD, 480 MM
• Type of Device: ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION, FOR DDD
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDOS INT SPINE; chemin blanc 38; le locle ; SZ
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17763922
• MDR Text Key: 323589733
• Report Number: 1526439-2023-01721
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034077437
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034077437
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K111136
• 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: 09/18/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 179762480
• Device Lot Number: BDH87S6
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/16/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: SINGLE-INNER SETSCREW; SINGLE-INNER SETSCREW; SINGLE-INNER SETSCREW; SINGLE-INNER SETSCREW; SINGLE-INNER SETSCREW; SINGLE-INNER SETSCREW; SINGLE-INNER SETSCREW; SINGLE-INNER SETSCREW; SINGLE-INNER SETSCREW
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention