MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH VIPER SYSTEM FENESTRATED CORTICAL FIX POLYAXIAL SCREW 5.5 X 10 X 80MM; ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION

Model Number 186727080

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 01/01/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.This report is for an unknown expedium cfx screw 10x80mm/unknown lot.Part and lot number are unknown.Without the specific part number; the udi number and 510-k number is unknown.Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Occupation: reporter is a j&j sales representative.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.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 depuy synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that a patient underwent an expedium cfx screw removal procedure on (b)(6) 2022 as expedium cfx screw broke postoperatively.The initial implant date was (b)(6) 2022.Patient outcome is reported as good.No further information provided.This report is for one (1) unknown expedium cfx screw 10x80mm.This is report 1 of 1 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.H3, h6 investigation summary: the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the head of the mis ti cfx fen poly 10x80 broken and fully separated from the main body.No other anomalies were noted.A dimensional inspection was unable to be performed due to the post-manufacturing damage.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device [300605] number, and no non-conformances were identified.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the mis ti cfx fen poly 10x80 would contribute to the complained device issue.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.Drawing/specifications reviewed: no issues.Dimensional inspection: n/a.Device history: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device.Product code: 186727080.Lot number: 300605.It was electronically reviewed and no non-conformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during the manufacturing process.The product was released on: 26.02.2021.Qty: (b)(4).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: VIPER SYSTEM FENESTRATED CORTICAL FIX POLYAXIAL SCREW 5.5 X 10 X 80MM
• Type of Device: ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDOS INT SPINE; chemin blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 13765341
• MDR Text Key: 288378969
• Report Number: 1526439-2022-00401
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MNI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034282411
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034282411
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K160879
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 186727080
• Device Catalogue Number: 186727080
• Device Lot Number: 300605
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/15/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/28/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/26/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 69 YR
• Patient Sex: Male