MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC SPINDLE FOR EVOLUTION; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	03.825.002
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	07/07/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Initial reporter is synthes sales representative.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.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 or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2020, the nurse assembling instruments before the procedure, noticed the trial holder spindle was broken.The bulb at the end of the spindle, which looks like it is typically fixed was not on.The procedure was successfully completed.No further information provided.This report is for one (1) syncage evolution spindle.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).
Additional 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.Investigation flow: damage.Visual inspection: the syncage evolution spindle (p/n: 03.825.002, lot number: unk) was received at us cq.Visual inspection of the complaint device showed the knob welds had broken and the knob was missing.Device failure/defect was identified.Dimensional inspection: a dimensional inspection was not performed due to post-manufacturing damage.Document/specification review: no design issues or discrepancies were identified.The complaint was confirmed.Investigation conclusion: this complaint is confirmed as the knob welds had broken and the knob is missing.No definitive root cause could be determined based on the provided information.There was no indication that a design or manufacturing issue contributed to the complaint.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 lot no mre can be performed as the complaint device lot number is unknown.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.
Additional 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.
Additional 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.H10 additional narrative: h3, h4, h6: the complaint product is not available to return.The customer retain the product.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 or Problem Description
Concomitant device reported: synfix evolution trial impl sm h12 10° (part # 03.835.112, lot# l880633, quantity 1).Synfix evol trial implant holder (part # 03.835.110, lot# h236313, quantity 1).
Additional 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.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: SPINDLE FOR EVOLUTION
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• MDR Report Key: 10338395
• Report Number: 2939274-2020-03316
• Device Sequence Number: 3032282
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819542303
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819542303
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/08/2020

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.825.002
• Device Lot Number: L880633
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/10/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/08/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/29/2020; 12/10/2020; 01/07/2021; 02/02/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/29/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2020; 12/29/2020; 01/22/2021; 02/03/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SYNFIX EVOL TRIAL IMPLANT HOLDER.; SYNFIX EVOLUTION TRIAL IMPL SM H12 10°.