MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH SI POLYAXL EXT TAB 7 X 40MM; ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION, FOR DDD

Model Number 179732740

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

Event Date 11/24/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional device product codes: mnh; mni; kwq; kwp; osh complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.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.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

Device report from synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that during incoming inspection of the devices it was noted that the two (2) rod slots were fell apart.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No additional information could be provided.This report is for one (1) si polyaxl ext tab 7 x 40mm.This is report 1 of 2 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.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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Part 179732740, lot ancc85: the product was released on: february 22, 2012.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device and no non-conformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during the manufacturing process.A photo investigation was completed: the depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device from the provided photo.Visual analysis of the photo identified two devices.It was found one of the si polyaxl ext tab 7 x 40mm appears to be missing the screw cap.Evidence provided does not indicate where the screw cap was located.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed for si polyaxl ext tab 7 x 40mm.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition and hence the root cause cannot be determined.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: SI POLYAXL EXT TAB 7 X 40MM
• Type of Device: ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION, FOR DDD
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 13261222
• MDR Text Key: 289896394
• Report Number: 1526439-2022-00092
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034074030
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034074030
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K160904
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 179732740
• Device Catalogue Number: 179732740
• Device Lot Number: ANCC85
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/21/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/14/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/08/2022; 03/09/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/08/2022; 03/10/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/22/2012
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: SI POLYAXL EXT TAB 7 X 40MM