MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC SAW BLADE, 95MM X 19MM, 0.89MM CUT; BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL

Catalog Number 05.002.001S

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Skin Discoloration (2074); Swelling (2091)

Event Date 05/23/2019

Event Type  Injury  

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.Udi :(b)(4).Device manufacture date: the device manufacture date is unavailable the manufacturing location is currently not available.Concomitant medical products and therapy dates: retractor device, (b)(6) 2019.As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that during a high tibial osteotomy surgical procedure for a knee osteoarthritis, it was discovered that the surgeon used a plating system, saw blade device and an unknown retractor device in an open-wedge osteotomy for medial side.There was patient involvement reported.It was reported that there was no delay in the surgical procedure.It was further reported that immediately after the surgery, the patient's limbs were examined, and the patient could not exhibit plantar flexion.It was reported that the surgeon thought it was caused by the effects of anesthesia.According to the reporter, the pulse of the patient's foot was confirmed, although it was elusive.However, on the night of the same day, the blood color of the patient¿s foot became worse/pale and the affected area became swollen.It was reported that the patient underwent an emergency surgery in which the surgeon confirmed an arterial injury below the knee and sutured the blood vessel.According to the reporter, the surgeon indicated that it was possible the retractor device, which protected the back position may have changed or dislocated during the surgery for some reason and damaged the artery.It was further reported that a reoperation for the lower leg bypass surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2019 to prevent the progression of necrosis.It was further reported that there was a high possibility of leg amputation around the areas of the necrosis.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.

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.B2: is disability or permanent damage has been selected to capture amputation surgery.B5: upon subsequent follow-up with the reporter, additional information was obtained.It was reported that in late (b)(6) 2019, the patient underwent a below-knee amputation surgery.It was further reported that on (b)(6) 2019, the patient underwent a surgery in which the user replaced the exposed plate and covered with rectus abdominis muscle flaps.It was further reported that the patient underwent surgeries 15 times including vascular bypass and amputation from (b)(6) 2019.According to the reporter, the user commented that if postoperative infection did not occur, additional amputation would not be performed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: SAW BLADE, 95MM X 19MM, 0.89MM CUT
• Type of Device: BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• MDR Report Key: 8713214
• MDR Text Key: 148463636
• Report Number: 8030965-2019-64937
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982130464
• UDI-Public: 10886982130464
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/24/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/19/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 05.002.001S
• Device Lot Number: 2L23009
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/02/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention; Disability
• Patient Age: 37 YR