MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH EXPEDIUM VERSE SPINE SYSTEM FENESTRATED CORT. FIX POLYAXIAL SCREW 5.5 5.0 X 45MM; THORACOLUMBOSACRAL PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM

Catalog Number 199723545

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 10/27/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Device report from italy reports an event as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, the surgeon discovered with a control x-ray that the 4 caudal screws had broken.A revision procedure was scheduled for and performed on (b)(6) 2023 to remove and replace the broken screws.This report is for an expedium verse spine system fenestrated cortical fix polyaxial screw 5.5 5.0 x 45mm.This is report 4 of 4 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: d2: additional procodes: kwp, kwq.D9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.H3, h4, h6: 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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10 additional narrative: h3, h4, h6 the photo was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device visual analysis of the photo revealed that the 5.5 exp verse fen scr 5.0x45 had broken at the middle section of the threaded part of the screw.X-ray evidence shows the broken fragment.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.The overall complaint was confirmed for the5.5 exp verse fen scr 5.0x45.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.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.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: EXPEDIUM VERSE SPINE SYSTEM FENESTRATED CORT. FIX POLYAXIAL SCREW 5.5 5.0 X 45MM
• Type of Device: THORACOLUMBOSACRAL PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM
• 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 ; SZ ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18158581
• MDR Text Key: 328361391
• Report Number: 1526439-2023-02362
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034403250
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034403250
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IT
• PMA/PMN Number: K200245
• 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

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/17/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 199723545
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/12/2024
• 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: 5.5 EXP VERSE FEN SCR 5.0X45; 5.5 EXP VERSE FEN SCR 5.0X45; 5.5 EXP VERSE FEN SCR 5.0X45
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 12 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 40 KG