MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES HAGENDORF APPLICATION INSTRUMENT FOR STERNAL ZIPFIX; CERCLAGE FIXATION

Catalog Number 03.501.080

Device Problem Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

There was no known reported patient involvement associated with the complained event.Date of event is unknown.Device is an instrument and is not implanted/explanted.A device history record (dhr) review was performed for part number 03.501.080, lot number 8209190: manufacturing location: (b)(6), manufacturing date: 14.Dec.2012: no non conformance reports (ncrs) were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of the product that would contribute to this complaint condition.The device has been received and the product evaluation is in progress.No conclusion can be drawn.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 the trigger doesn't retract on an application instrument for sternal zipfix.The device does not completely tension/tighten full cycle.No patient or surgery involvement.This report is for one (1) application instrument for sternal zipfix.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Service history review: no service history review can be performed as part number 03.501.080 with lot number(s) 8209190 is a lot/batch controlled item.The manufacture date of this item is 19-dec-2012.The source of the manufacture date is the release to warehouse date.The service history review is unconfirmed.A service and repair evaluation was performed on the returned subject device: the customer reported the trigger did not retract.The repair technician reported the handle screw was loose, and the torque retaining nut was loose.Loose component is the reason for repair.The cause of the issue is unknown.No parts were replaced.The item was repaired per the inspection sheet, passed synthes final inspection on 7-jun-2017 and will be returned to the customer upon completion of the service and repair process.The evaluation was confirmed.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: APPLICATION INSTRUMENT FOR STERNAL ZIPFIX
• Type of Device: CERCLAGE FIXATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES HAGENDORF; im bifang 6; hagendorf CH461 4; SZ CH4614
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES HAGENDORF; im bifang 6; hagendorf CH461 4; SZ CH4614
• Manufacturer Contact: michael cote ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 6605294
• MDR Text Key: 76494599
• Report Number: 3003875359-2017-10264
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10887587010847
• UDI-Public: (01)10887587010847(10)8209190
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K110789
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/08/2017

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 Catalogue Number: 03.501.080
• Device Lot Number: 8209190
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/16/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/08/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/01/2017
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/26/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/14/2012
• 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