MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US PINN CAN BONE SCREW 6.5MMX20MM; BONE SCREWS AND PINS : SCREWS

Model Number 1217-20-500

Device Problem Difficult to Advance (2920)

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

Event Date 07/28/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the screw had a lip on the very top.Has difficulty seating and surgeon complained.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).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 information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary : the device associated with this report was received for examination.Visual examination of the device found damage on the screw's head edge and body as well.A portion of the threaded body of the screw exhibited marks around the screw's shaft which indicate that device had been attempted to be implanted.This type of damages are consistent with an overtightening force, causing a deformation on the edge and creating a slightly lip all around the head's edge.Due to the deformation, it can be concluded that screw will not seat into mating device.Also damages were found at the screw's thread.Depuy synthes considers the investigation closed at this time.Should additional information be received, the information will be reviewed, and the investigation may be re-opened as necessary.Device history lot : the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: PINN CAN BONE SCREW 6.5MMX20MM
• Type of Device: BONE SCREWS AND PINS : SCREWS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer (Section G): JJM (SUZHOU) LTD. 3006356043; no.299 changyang st; suzhou industrial park; suzhou jiangsu 21512 -6; CH 21512-6
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 700 orthpaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15214783
• MDR Text Key: 305052091
• Report Number: 1818910-2022-15666
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LPH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295009795
• UDI-Public: 10603295009795
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K983014
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 08/11/2022

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: 1217-20-500
• Device Catalogue Number: 121720500
• Device Lot Number: D21102809
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/28/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/11/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/17/2022; 09/22/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/18/2022; 09/24/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/22/2022
• 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
• Patient Sex: Female