MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SPINE INC 5.5 EXP VERSE FEN SCR 7.0X40; THORACOLUMBOSACRAL PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM

Catalog Number 199723740S

Device Problems Device Slipped (1584); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)

Patient Problems Necrosis (1971); Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 02/01/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Device report from synthes reports an event in japan as follows: this pc is related to (b)(4) which reports a removal surgery performed on (b)(6) 2024, due to the bedsore.This pc reports loosening of a screw and a screw removal difficulty occurred in the removal surgery on (b)(6) 2024.It was reported that this was thoracolumbar posterior fusion performed on an unknown date.It is unknown whether jj products were used in the initial surgery or not.After the initial surgery, a second surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2023, to extend the fusion from t9-l1 to t9-l3.In the surgery, verse fenestrated screw in question was used and 7.0-40 mm were inserted on both sides.The amount of the cement was 0.8 on both sides.After the extension surgery, the removal surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2024, for multiple operated back due to the bedsore.Because of necrosis of the muscle, the screw in question on left l3 (liv) was removed.In the surgery, the skin incisions were deployed from l1 to l3, and the set screws at l3 and l2 were removed.Rods were cut inside the body with a rod-side cutter, and rods l1-l2 were removed.When the surgeon attempted to move the head adjuster, it was confirmed that the screw in question was poly locked.At this point, the screw was quite loose and the screw base was moving with the head adjuster.The screw could not be removed by the head adjuster.A chunk of cement was moving with the screw.The surgeon attempted to remove the screw with a screw core driver, but was unable to do so due to a lump of cement stuck with the screw.Finally, the surgeon pulled the screw by force.The wound was washed and closed.The surgery was completed successfully with over 30 minutes surgical delay.After the surgery, the surgeon commented that ¿the removal was difficult.The cement and screw were integrated and i did not believe they could be extracted.I understood that the screw and cement were firmly adhered to each other, which would increase the pull-out strength.Because the bone was weak, when the rod was extracted, the screw was already about to be able to be grabbed by the coccyx and extracted.¿ other possible causes besides the product were the patient's poor bone quality.The first option should have been to release the poly lock and then attempt extraction with a screwdriver in the screw core.The surgery was completed successfully with over 30 minutes surgical delay.Patient status/ outcome: stable no further information is available.Remarks: (b)(4) are involved with the same event.(b)(4) (synthes spine): cement.(b)(4) (depuy spine): screw.This report is for one (1) 5.5 exp verse fen scr 7.0x40.This is report 1 of 1 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: d2b: additional product code: kwp and kwq.D9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.E3: reporter is a j&j sales representative.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.

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: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device, product code: 199723740s, lot number:379452.It was electronically reviewed and no nonconformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during the manufacturing process.The product was released on: 31-aug-2023, manufacturing site: jabil le locle, expiry date: 31-july-2028.An analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.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.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: 5.5 EXP VERSE FEN SCR 7.0X40
• Type of Device: THORACOLUMBOSACRAL PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SPINE INC; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18730206
• MDR Text Key: 335736293
• Report Number: 1526439-2024-00918
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/19/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 199723740S
• Device Lot Number: 379452
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/01/2024
• 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 - BIOMATERIAL - CEMENT.
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 79 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 45 KG