MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH VIPER SYSTEM CLOSED POLYAXIAL SCREW 5.5 8 X 65MM; ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION

Model Number 186719865

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

Event Date 05/31/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from depuy synthes reports an event in france as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, during the intervention, 2 screws disassembled in situ.Another implants were used to complete the procedure.This report is for one (1) viper system closed polyaxial screw 5.5 8 x 65mm.This is report 1 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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10 additional narrative: d2b.Procode: kwp, kwq, mnh, mni, osh.D9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.H3, h6: 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.

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.H3, h6: product investigation: the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the mis 5.5 ti clsd poly 8x65 flex ball has fell apart from the cap.A dimensional inspection was not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the mis 5.5 ti clsd poly 8x65 would contribute to the complained device issue.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.Device history record (dhr) review: a review of the receiving inspection (ri) for mis 5.5 ti clsd poly 8x65, was conducted identifying that lot number tbunn was released in one batch.Batch1: lot qty of (b)(4) units were released on 23 july 2018 with no discrepancies.Supplier : depuy : (b)(4).As a result, the ri identified no issues during the manufacturing and release of this device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer.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.

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: h3, h6: the device was received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.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.

• Brand Name: VIPER SYSTEM CLOSED POLYAXIAL SCREW 5.5 8 X 65MM
• Type of Device: ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDOS INT SPINE; chemin blanc 38; le locle ; SZ
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17192874
• MDR Text Key: 318205504
• Report Number: 1526439-2023-01147
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034280356
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034280356
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K160904
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,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
• Device Model Number: 186719865
• Device Catalogue Number: 186719865
• Device Lot Number: TBUNN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/05/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/23/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/10/2023; 08/28/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/23/2023; 08/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/23/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: MIS 5.5 TI CLSD POLY 7X80