MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PRECISION SPINE, INC. REFORM PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM; SCREWDRIVER

Model Number 39-SP-0700

Device Problems Break (1069); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

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

Event Date 02/17/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Patient information - unknown.Occupation - other; distributor.Device history review and lot specific complaint history review were not possible without lot identity.No conclusions can be drawn as to the cause of the reported malfunction.Should the product be received, a follow-up medwatch report will be submitted following evaluation.This report is number 1 of 2 mdrs filed for the same event (reference 3005739886-2022-00008).

Event Description

It was reported that a procedure was performed in (b)(6) on (b)(6) 2022, utilizing the reform pedicle screw system.During the placement of the first iliac screw, the doctor noted some resistance of the 80mm screw going into the bone when the tip of the t20, polyaxial driver, reform degen (39-sp-0700) broke.The doctor then attempted to remove the screw in order to place a smaller 70mm one when the tip of a second reform driver with mechanical lock (hxx-39-0001) broke.The procedure was then completed utilizing another driver readily available.There was a ten minute delay to the procedure due to the reported malfunctions.No patient injury was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3 device evaluation - the tips the driver is sheared off.The fracture plane is perpendicular to the driver's longitudinal axis.The fracture surface was examined with the aid of a 5x loop.The complaint notes that the 39-sp-0700 broke when the surgeon encountered resistance to seating an 80mm long screw.The driver appears to have failed due to torsional overload.Review with the 5dx loop did not reveal any clear signs if the 39-sp-0700 broke during insertion or in an attempt to remove the iliac screw.Review of device history records found a total of five (5) pieces of this lot released for distribution on 4/8/2015 (4pcs) and 8/25/2015 (1 pc) with no deviation or anomalies.Two-year complaint history review (2.18.2020-2.18.2022) found this to be the only report of this nature for this lot.No corrective actions are being recommended since the causes do not appear to be manufacturing related and since the failure rates remain low.This report is number 1 of 2 mdrs filed for the same event.

Event Description

It was reported that a procedure was performed in puerto rico on (b)(6), 2022, utilizing the reform pedicle screw system.During the placement of the first iliac screw, the doctor noted some resistance of the 80mm screw going into the bone when the tip of the t20, polyaxial driver, reform degen (39-sp-0700) broke.The doctor then attempted to remove the screw in order to place a smaller 70mm one when the tip of a second reform driver with mechanical lock (hxx-39-0001) broke.The procedure was then completed utilizing another driver readily available.There was a ten minute delay to the procedure due to the reported malfunctions.No patient injury was reported.

• Brand Name: REFORM PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM
• Type of Device: SCREWDRIVER
• Manufacturer (Section D): PRECISION SPINE, INC.; 2050 executive dr; pearl MS 39208
• Manufacturer (Section G): PRECISION SPINE, INC.; 2050 executive dr; pearl MS 39208
• Manufacturer Contact: mike dawson ; 2050 executive dr; pearl, MS 39208 ; 6014204244
• MDR Report Key: 13720709
• MDR Text Key: 289607332
• Report Number: 3005739886-2022-00007
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00840019928731
• UDI-Public: 00840019928731
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: DR
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/17/2022

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: 39-SP-0700
• Device Catalogue Number: 39-SP-0700
• Device Lot Number: 3267MM-R
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/17/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/10/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/17/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/08/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1