MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SPINE INC CONN O/O SD TOP NTCH 5.5X5.5 T; ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION, FOR DDD

Catalog Number 179771555

Device Problems Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

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

Event Date 01/29/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from synthes reports an event in japan as follows: it was reported that this was a thoracolumbar posterior fusion (left s1-2) for spinal deformity on (b)(6) 2024.In the surgery, the threaded part where the set screw of the implant in question engages was damaged, and the set screw could not be inserted properly.It is possible that the implant was slightly deformed because it was hammered when it was placed.The surgery was completed successfully with no surgical delay.No further information is available.This report is for one (1) this is report 1 of 1 for complaint.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint (b)(4).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: d9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.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.A review of the receiving inspection (ri) for conn o/o sd top ntch 5.5x5.5 t, was conducted identifying that lot number nw309609 was released in one batch.Batch1: lot qty of (b)(4) units were released on aug 02, 2023 with no discrepancies.Supplier: (b)(4).As a result, the ri identified no issues during the manufacturing and release of this device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer.An analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.The ri identified no issues during the manufacturing and release of this device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.However, if the product is received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: CONN O/O SD TOP NTCH 5.5X5.5 T
• Type of Device: ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION, FOR DDD
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SPINE INC; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; chemin-blanc 38; le locle ; SZ ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18669915
• MDR Text Key: 335432069
• Report Number: 1526439-2024-00862
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K160904
• 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
• Report Date: 02/08/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/08/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 179771555
• Device Lot Number: NW309609
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/29/2024
• 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