MAUDE Adverse Event Report: K2M, INC. DEFORMITY POLYAXIAL SCREW; SIZE Ø7.5X65 MM; THORACOLUMBOSACRAL PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM

Model Number 3001-07565

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Device Dislodged or Dislocated (2923)

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

Event Date 04/25/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during a scheduled extension surgery, a mesa sm stature polyaxial screw was discovered to be fractured.The screw was explanted and replaced.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.The procedure was completed successfully with a 15 minute surgical delay.

Event Description

It was reported that during a scheduled extension surgery, a mesa sm stature polyaxial screw was discovered to be fractured.The screw was explanted and replaced.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.The procedure was completed successfully with a 15 minute surgical delay.

Manufacturer Narrative

D4 has been updated from 'dcxt03' to 'bcxt03'.The device has been received and fields d9/h3 have been updated.Additional patient information has been received and fields b7, d6a, and d6b have been updated.

Manufacturer Narrative

The screw was returned in 2 pieces with the tulip disengaged from the shank.The screw was returned in the unlocked state, but anodization loss shows that the screw was fully locked at one time.There is deformation on the bottom of the tulip and on the shank head where the head disengaged from the shank.This deformation is in a single direction.Device history records were reviewed for this lot, no relevant manufacturing issues were identified.Complaint history records were reviewed for this catalog number, no adverse trends were identified.Patient activity was described as sitting and the patient did not fall.Screw holes and final tightening was reportedly done per the surgical technique.Patient was described as neuromuscular and had good/normal bone.Partial x rays were provided showing the screw with a disengaged tulip in the patient.The construct is heavily fixated with 5 screws in the upper thoracic with 2 rods running parallel down the spine.There is no further fixation shown on the x ray.It is likely the construct is fixated further down the spine.From the ifu: "potential adverse events associated with spinal fusion procedures include, but are not limited to pseudoarthrosis; loosening, bending, cracking or fracture of components, or loss of fixation in the bone with possible neurologic damage, usually attributable to pseudoarthrosis, insufficient bone stock, excessive activity or lifting, or one or more of the factors listed in contraindications, or warnings and precautions; infections possibly requiring removal of devices; palpable components, painful bursa, and/or pressure necrosis; and allergies, and other reactions to device materials which, although infrequent, should be considered, tested for (if applicable), and ruled out preoperatively.Internal fixation devices are load sharing devices which maintain alignment until healing occurs.If healing is delayed or does not occur the implant could eventually break, bend or loosen.Loads produced by load bearing and activity levels will impact the longevity of the implant.Metallic implants can loosen, fracture, corrode, migrate, cause pain, or stress shield bone even after a bone has healed.If an implant remains implanted after complete healing, it can actually increase the risk of refracture in an active individual.The surgeon should weigh the risks versus benefits when deciding whether to remove the implant.Implant removal should be followed by adequate postoperative management to avoid refracture." based on the information provided, the likely cause is multifactorial.The construct design where it is heavily fixated at the top and bottom of the spine with no additional fixation in-between could cause a moment arm that would apply excess stress on the construct, causing the screw tulip to disengage.Additionally, the screw was implanted for a period of 2 years, subject to these repeated stresses and strains over time, which combined with the construct design, may have lead to it disengaging.

Event Description

It was reported that during a scheduled extension surgery, a mesa sm stature polyaxial screw was discovered to be fractured.The screw was explanted and replaced.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.The procedure was completed successfully with a 15 minute surgical delay.

• Brand Name: DEFORMITY POLYAXIAL SCREW; SIZE Ø7.5X65 MM
• Type of Device: THORACOLUMBOSACRAL PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): K2M, INC.; 600 hope parkway se; leesburg VA 20175
• Manufacturer (Section G): K2M, INC.; 600 hope parkway se; leesburg VA 20175
• Manufacturer Contact: rita karan ; 2 pearl court; allendale, NJ 07401 ; 2017608000
• MDR Report Key: 14462292
• MDR Text Key: 292723346
• Report Number: 3004774118-2022-00197
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10888857047211
• UDI-Public: 10888857047211
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: EI
• PMA/PMN Number: K141873
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 08/19/2022

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: 3001-07565
• Device Catalogue Number: 3001-07565
• Device Lot Number: BCXT03
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/25/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/20/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/06/2022; 07/22/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/29/2022; 08/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1