MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 1.85MM TI MATRIX SCREW SELF-DRILLING/5MM; PLATE, BONE

Catalog Number 04.511.225.01

Device Problem Migration (4003)

Patient Problem Non-union Bone Fracture (2369)

Event Date 09/01/2019

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.H10 additional narrative: b3: unknown event date between september 2019 and november 2023.D10: concomitant therapy date is (b)(6) 2019.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.

Event Description

It was reported a revision surgery occurred on (b)(6) 2023 due to non union and implant migration of the maxilla area.The patient mentioned something "felt loose" in the area approximately 6 months prior to the revision surgery.During the surgery, all the screws were found and removed.Patient was revised to 3 l-plates and screws to stabilize.Initial surgery using custom 3dprinted titanium was performed on (b)(6) 2019.Patient reported there was no new trauma to the area after the initial surgery.This report is for (b)(4) for 1.85mm ti matrix screw self-drilling/5mm.This complaint is linked to (b)(4) and (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.Additional narrative: the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation was not able to identify any evidence that suggests migration of the 1.85mm ti matrix screw self-drilling/5mm.Additionally an unknown broken plate can be seen on the photographs and it could have contributed to the reported allegation, however with the information provided is not possible to determine.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 unconfirmed as the observed condition of the 1.85mm ti matrix screw self-drilling/5mm would not 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.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: 1.85MM TI MATRIX SCREW SELF-DRILLING/5MM
• Type of Device: PLATE, BONE
• 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: 18236806
• MDR Text Key: 329358814
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-15036
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10887587023618
• UDI-Public: 10887587023618
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K083388
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: 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: 11/30/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 04.511.225.01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/04/2024
• 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: 1.85MM TI MATRIX SCREW SELF-DRILLING/5MM; 1.85MM TI MATRIX SCREW SELF-DRILLING/5MM; 1.85MM TI MATRIX SCREW SELF-DRILLING/5MM; 1.85MM TI MATRIX SCREW SELF-DRILLING/5MM; 1.85MM TI MATRIX SCREW SELF-DRILLING/5MM; 1.85MM TI MATRIX SCREW SELF-DRILLING/5MM; 1.85MM TI MATRIX SCREW SELF-DRILLING/5MM; 1.85MM TI MATRIX SCREW SELF-DRILLING/5MM; 1.85MM TI MATRIX SCREW SELF-DRILLING/5MM; 1.85MM TI MATRIX SCREW SELF-DRILLING/5MM
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention