MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH UNK - EXTRACTION INSTRUMENTS: TRAUMA; EXTRACTOR

Device Problem Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

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

Event Date 12/05/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

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.This report is for an unknown extraction instruments: trauma/unknown lot.Part and lot numbers are unknown; udi number is unknown.Device available for evaluation: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.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 synthes reports an event in colombia as follows: it was reported that during a removal of material of deep os wrist procedure on (b)(6) 2022, the extractor clip and connector for the clip were in dismal condition.The clip did not close completely.The light remaining with the zipper completely tightened could be seen, and a 2mm flexible nail could not be removed from the radius with this instrument.The poor condition of the parts made the extraction surgery more complex.No further information is available.This report involves one unk - extraction instruments: trauma.This is report 2 of 2 for (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.H10 additional narrative: the photo was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device from the photo.Visual analysis of the photo revealed that the reported devices were stripped.No other problems identified.The observed condition was consistent as an end of life indicator for the device.No other issues where identified.After a visual inspection per procedure, it was determined that the reusable instrument device was worn from repeated use and servicing; therefore, further investigation for the reported complaint device is not required.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 the device.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.It was determined that the reusable instrument was worn from repeated use and servicing.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.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: UNK - EXTRACTION INSTRUMENTS: TRAUMA
• Type of Device: EXTRACTOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16076993
• MDR Text Key: 308448939
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-11684
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,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
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/06/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/30/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/09/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/10/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: UNK - EXTRACTION INSTRUMENTS: TRAUMA
• Patient Age: 10 YR