MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH UNK - RODS: EXPEDIUM; THORACOLUMBOSACRAL PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM

Catalog Number UNK - RODS: EXPEDIUM

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Pain (1994)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported the patient had a spine construct implanted (b)(6) 2023 from t10 to pelvis.The patient was implanted with 2 expedium rods, an unknown number viper and expedium screws, and two pelvic screws.Patient was experiencing pain and had a follow up (b)(6) 2023.During the follow up images identified 2 broken rods and an unknown number of migrated screws.The patient will be having a revision surgery on (b)(6) 2024.This report is for one (1) unk - rods: expedium this is report 4 of 6 for complaint (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: d1, d2a, d2b, d3, d4, g4 - 510k: this report is for unk - rods: expedium: rfna/unknown lot.Part and lot numbers are unknown; udi number is unknown.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.H10: additional narrative: d1, d4, g4.H3, h4, h6: a review of the receiving inspection (ri) for ti prctrd rod m 5.5mm was conducted identifying that lot number was gm60382 released in two batches on july 15, 2022 and july 20, 2022 with no discrepancies.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.D9, h3, h6: a product investigation was completed: visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the device was broken on multiples fragments.Device was not returned complete for evaluation.The edges of the fracture section do not indicate any signs of material issue, only smoothed out areas, most likely due to constant friction between the pieces before removal process.While no root cause can be established with the available information, factors such as the age of the patient, underlying disease, bone density, or a possible early weight-bearing, could have led to failure of the implant.A dimensional inspection was performed and met specifications.The current and manufactured to drawings were reviewed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition 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.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: UNK - RODS: EXPEDIUM
• 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; che
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; chemin-blanc 38; le locle ; SZ ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18703321
• MDR Text Key: 335361365
• Report Number: 1526439-2024-00893
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/14/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/14/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK - RODS: EXPEDIUM
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/02/2024
• 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: UNK - MONO/POLYAXIAL SCREWS: VIPER; UNK - SCREWS: EXPEDIUM
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 69 YR
• Patient Sex: Female