Catalog Number 04.503.834 |
Device Problem
Bent (1059)
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Patient Problem
No Code Available (3191)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Patient identifier and weight not available for reporting.Unknown when device malfunctioned.(b)(4) used to capture additional medical/surgical intervention required.The subject device has been received and the product evaluation is in progress.No conclusion can be drawn.A review of the device history records has been requested and is currently pending completion.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.
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Event Description
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Device report from synthes europe reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported patient was implanted with matrixmandible subcondylar plates on both sides of the mandible on (b)(6) 2017.On unknown date it was noted that the plate on the left was broken.Patient was returned to surgery on (b)(6) 2018 where the broken plate was removed.No fragment was left in the patient¿s body.Patient status was reported as fine.Concomitant devices reported: self-tapping non- locking 2 mm screws (part # unknown, lot # unknown, quantity 2), locking self-tapping 2mm screws (part # unknown, lot # unknown, quantity 7), 1.2mm diameter screws with lengths 8mm and 11mm (part # unknown, lot # unknown, quantity 2).During manufacturer¿s preliminary investigation it was identified that customer also returned the bent plate along with the broken plate.This complaint condition of bent plate was re-evaluated and determined to be reportable on march 15, 2018.This report is for one (1) ti matrixmandible subcondylar plate trapezoidal 1.0mm thick.This is report 2 of 2 for complaint (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Device history records (dhr) review was completed for part# 04.503.834, lot# 7697553.Manufacturing location: (b)(4), manufacturing date: jun 02, 2014.A review of the device history record (dhr) revealed no nonconformance.The dhr shows lot# 7697553 of ti matrixmandible subcondylar plate trapeziodal 1.0mm thick was processed through the normal manufacturing and inspection operations with no nonconformance or rework noted.This 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.A review of the raw material dhr revealed this lot met all specifications with no nonconformance or rework noted.This complaint is confirmed.The returned plate was received at customer quality (cq) with several post manufacturing bends.An allegation was not reported on the bent plate.Therefore, it is unknown whether the plate was bent preoperatively to fit patient anatomy, bent post operatively while in situ, or whether it was bent intraoperatively during removal.Whether this complaint can be replicated at customer quality (cq) via functional test is not applicable for this complaint condition.No new malfunctions were identified as a result of the investigation.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of the product that would contribute to this complaint condition.The material and relevant material properties were determined to be conforming at the time of manufacture based on review of the dhr.Relevant product drawing was reviewed during this investigation.No product design issues or discrepancies were observed.The thickness of the returned plate near bends measured 0.98mm at cq (calipers ca102p) which is within specification of 1.0mm +0.07mm / -0.1mm per drawing.No design issues or manufacturing discrepancies were identified during this investigation.A definitive root cause could not be determined based on the provided information.It is likely that preoperative bending coupled with post-operative forces and possible forces during intraoperative removal contributed to the plate bending.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.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.
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Event Description
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Concomitant devices reported: self-tapping non- locking 2 mm screws (part # 02.503.606.05, lot # unknown, quantity 2), locking self-tapping 2mm screws (part # 02.503.406.05, lot # unknown, qunatity 7), 1.2mm diameter screws with lengths 8mm and 11mm (part # unknown, lot # unknown, quantity 2).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.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.
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