MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC 3.5MM VA-LCP PROX TIBIA PLATE SMALL BND/14H/237MM/RT-STER; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 02.127.260S

Device Problem Device Difficult to Maintain (3134)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 04/04/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.Additional pro-code: hwc.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.A review of the device history records has been requested.The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing 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.

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2019, the percutaneous drill bit broke during drilling and a back up devices was available.It was noted that the variable angle locking screw did not lock in the hole where the drill bit was left.There were fragments generated.The surgeon left the hole empty and moved to another hole.There was no surgical delay.The procedure was successfully completed.Patient outcome is unknown.Concomitant device reported: unknown drill (part # unknown, lot # unknown, quantity # 1).This complaint involves three (3) devices.This report is for one (1) 3.5mm va-lcp prox tibia plate small bnd/14h/237mm/rt-ster.This report is 1 of 3 for (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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.Patient code 3191 used to capture: the reported event required medical/surgical intervention to preclude permanent damage to a body structure and for foreign body in patient.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.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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the sterile finished device lot number, 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.

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.Device history records review was completed for part: 02.127.260s, lot: 8606472.Manufacturing location: raron, release to warehouse date: sep 18, 2019, expiry date: sep 01, 2023.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the sterile finished device lot number, and no non-conformance 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: 3.5MM VA-LCP PROX TIBIA PLATE SMALL BND/14H/237MM/RT-STER
• Type of Device: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• MDR Report Key: 8575495
• MDR Text Key: 143889642
• Report Number: 2939274-2019-57803
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982043672
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982043672
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K120689
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 04/04/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/02/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/01/2023
• Device Model Number: 02.127.260S
• Device Catalogue Number: 02.127.260S
• Device Lot Number: 8606472
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/20/2019
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: UNKNOWN DRIL; UNKNOWN DRIL
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 55 YR