MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH HYBRID INSERTION HANDLE; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number 03.037.011

Device Problems Break (1069); Crack (1135)

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

Event Date 02/29/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2024, during post op inspection, damage was found on the tfna insertion handle catalog number 03.037.011.The carbon fiber portion of the handle was splintered and rough in one section.No other information was provided at this time.This report is for one hybrid insertion handle 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: 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.

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 the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that 03.037.011, hybrid insertion handle present a gouge on the surface and from the evidence provided broken and cracked condition cannot be confirmed.Based on the available evidence, a definitive potential cause could not be determined.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was unconfirmed as the observed condition of the 03.037.011, hybrid insertion handle would not contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.H3,h5 part:03.037.011, lot no:l807171, release to warehouse date:18 june, 2018, manufacturing site: werk hagenorf.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.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: HYBRID INSERTION HANDLE
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18921674
• MDR Text Key: 337873085
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-03753
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982070272
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982070272
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K131548
• 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
• Report Date: 03/18/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/18/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.037.011
• Device Lot Number: L807171
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/29/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1