MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH LCP ONE-THIRD TUBULAR PL COLLAR 8 H/93; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number 241.381

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 02/16/2024

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: e3: reporter is a j&j employee.D9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.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 that on february 16, 2024, the plate was badly bent during shipping.There was no operation involved.There was no patient consequences.This report is for one (1) lcp one-third tubular pl collar 8 h/93 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.H3, h4, h6: part number: 241.381-us, lot number: 7535p60, part manufacture date: 22-aug-2023, manufacturing location: elmira, part expiration date: n/a, nonconformance noted: n/a.Dhr record review: a review of the device history record revealed no complaint related anomalies.The device history record shows this lot of lcp one-third tubular plate was processed through the normal manufacturing and inspection operations in elmira with no rework nor nonconformities noted.This lot met all dimensional, visual, and packaging criteria at the time of release from elmira with no issues documented during the manufacture that would contribute to this complaint condition.A review of the raw material device history record revealed this lot met all specifications with no nonconformance noted.This raw material lot met all dimensional and visual criteria at the time of manufacture with no issues documented during the manufacture that would contribute to this complaint condition.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 the device was bent badly from one of the holes.No other issues were found.Therefore, the allegation can be confirmed.Per the lcp locking compression plate surgical technique guide precautions: - reverse bending or use of the incorrect instrumentation for bending may weaken the plate and lead to premature plate failure (e.G.Breakage).Do not bend the plate beyond what is required to match the anatomy.- do not bend the plate at the level of the holes.A dimensional inspection for the the device was unable to be performed due to post manufacturing damage.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 lcp one-third tubular pl collar 8 h/93 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.

• Brand Name: LCP ONE-THIRD TUBULAR PL COLLAR 8 H/93
• Type of Device: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): ELMIRA; 35 airport road; horseheads NY 14845
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18826922
• MDR Text Key: 337315003
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-03142
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982166913
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982166913
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K011335
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/04/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/04/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 241.381
• Device Lot Number: 7535P60
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/03/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/22/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1