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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH TIBIAL NAIL-ADVANCED / 12MM 285MM / STERILE; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE

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SYNTHES GMBH TIBIAL NAIL-ADVANCED / 12MM 285MM / STERILE; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 04.043.415S
Device Problem Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Event Date 11/30/2023
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.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 procode: hwc.D9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.E3: initial reporter is a synthes 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.
 
Event Description
Device report from japan reports an event as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, the patient underwent orif with the tna nail and the guide rod for the tibial diaphyseal segment fracture.The guide rod was inserted, and then the nail was inserted as per reaming and procedure.During nail insertion, there was resistance in the comminuted fracture, so hammering was performed.When the guide rod passed through the fracture and was inserted into the distal fragment approximately 3 cm, the surgeon tried to remove the guide rod.However, the rod was stuck in the nail tip and could not be removed.After several attempts to pull the nail back and change the direction of the guide rod, the guide rod could still not be removed.Once the guide rod was removed with the entire nail.It was confirmed that the guide rod was caught on the distal polymer inlay, and that the polymer inlay was shifted about 1 cm proximally.The surgeon determined that the nail could not be used for this procedure and used a nail with another size.The surgery was completed successfully within 30 minutes delay.This report is for a tibial nail-advanced / 12mm 285mm / sterile.This is report 1 of 2 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.H3, h6: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device part: 04.043.415s, lot: 5087p11.It was electronically reviewed and no nonconformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during the manufacturing process.The product was released on: 05-apr-2023, manufacturing site:jabil bettlach, expiry date:01-mar-2033.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that tibial nail advanced ø12 l285 distal inlay is found misalign and the proximal inlay is found broken, this may be the reason of the unable to assemble allegation.A dimensional inspection was not performed since it is not applicable to the complaint condition.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the device would contribute to the complained device issue.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.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.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.
 
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Brand Name
TIBIAL NAIL-ADVANCED / 12MM 285MM / STERILE
Type of Device
NAIL, FIXATION, BONE
Manufacturer (Section D)
SYNTHES GMBH
eimattstrasse 3
oberdorf 4436
SZ  4436
Manufacturer (Section G)
WERK BETTLACH (CH)
muracherstrasse 3
bettlach 2544
SZ   2544
Manufacturer Contact
kate karberg
1302 wright lane east
west chester, PA 19380
3035526892
MDR Report Key18373292
MDR Text Key331373849
Report Number8030965-2023-16018
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code JDS
UDI-Device Identifier10886982298041
UDI-Public(01)10886982298041
Combination Product (y/n)N
Reporter Country CodeJA
PMA/PMN Number
K201336
Number of Events Reported1
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
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Device Operator Health Professional
Device Catalogue Number04.043.415S
Device Lot Number5087P11
Was Device Available for Evaluation? Device Returned to Manufacturer
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Initial Date Manufacturer Received 11/30/2023
Initial Date FDA Received12/21/2023
Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received02/21/2024
Supplement Dates FDA Received02/28/2024
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
Date Device Manufactured04/05/2023
Is the Device Single Use? Yes
Type of Device Usage Unknown
Patient Sequence Number1
Treatment
UNK - INSERTION INSTRUMENTS: TRAUMA
Patient SexFemale
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