MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 1.5MM TI CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 9MM; SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS

Model Number 400.809.96

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 01/26/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Depuy synthese is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthese has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthese or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthese, 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.Additional device product codes: mqn complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.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

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, while using the synthese mod hand set, the surgeon noticed that a 1.5mm cortex 9mm screw head completely broke off after placement.There was no harm to the patient.No further information is available.This report involves one 1.5mm ti cortex screw self-tapping 9mm.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).

• Brand Name: 1.5MM TI CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 9MM
• Type of Device: SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16574032
• MDR Text Key: 311699101
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-03399
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982203687
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982203687
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K981275
• 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

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: 400.809.96
• Device Catalogue Number: 400.809.96
• Device Lot Number: 40080996
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/01/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/20/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 41 YR
• Patient Sex: Female