MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 2.0MM IMF SCREW SELF-DRILLING 8MM-5PK; SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS

Model Number 201.928

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 12/07/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

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.Additional narrative: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.Initial reporter facility name: (b)(6) hospital.The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.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 japan as follows: it was reported on (b)(6) 2022, the anchor broke.It was reported that during the surgery ,the anchor was broken off, removed all the broken parts.Another one was used to continue the surgery, the same problem happened again.Another device was used to complete the surgery.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No additional information could be provided.This complaint involves two (2) devices.2.0mm imf screw self-drilling 8mm-5pk.This is report 2 of 2 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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the not sterile finished lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.Product code: 201.928.Lot number : 562p523.Manufacturing site: mezzovico.Release to warehouse date: 23 dec 2021.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 2.0mm imf screw self-drilling 8mm-5pk had broken in half.No other defect was found.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 2.0mm imf screw self-drilling 8mm-5pk.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.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: 2.0MM IMF SCREW SELF-DRILLING 8MM-5PK
• Type of Device: SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK MEZZOVICO (CH); via cavazz 5; mezzovico 6805 ; SZ 6805
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16226140
• MDR Text Key: 309165549
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-00781
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20887587028634
• UDI-Public: (01)20887587028634
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K010527
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/23/2023

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: 201.928
• Device Catalogue Number: 201.928
• Device Lot Number: 562P523
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/30/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/23/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/27/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/14/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/23/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: 2.0MM IMF SCREW SELF-DRILLING 8MM-5PK.