WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC 10MM/130 DEG TI CANN TFNA 440MM/LEFT - STERILE; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
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Model Number 04.037.065S |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was received, the investigation could not be completed, and no conclusion could be drawn, as product is entering the complaint system.(b)(4).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.
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Event Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2020 the patient underwent a revision procedure due to a broken trochanteric fixation nail advanced (tfna).The issue occurred when the patient fell and experienced left hip pain.An x-ray was taken which revealed a new femur fracture and a broken tfna.During the revision procedure, the broken tfna was removed then the patient was revised to a new tfna implant.The revision procedure was successfully completed without any surgical delay.The patient status good.Concomitant devices: tfna screw (part # 04.038.210s, lot # unknown, quantity 1), unknown tfna end cap (part # unknown, lot # unknown, quantity 1), unknown locking screw (part # unknown, lot # unknown, quantity unknown).This report is for one (1) 10mm/130 deg ti cann tfna 440mm/left - sterile.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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, h4, h6: part: 04.037.065s, lot: 9925395: manufacturing location: monument.Manufacturing date: october 22, 2015.Expiration date: september 30, 2025.This lot met all dimensional, visual, sterility and packaging criteria at the time of release with no issues documented during the manufacture that would contribute to this complaint condition.H3, h6: a product investigation was completed: upon visual inspection, it was observed that the device was broken through the walls of the helical blade opening of the nail.A drill mark was noted to the device.There were scratches on the device which have no impact on the device functionality.No other issues were identified with the returned device.The outer diameter of the device was measured and found to be within the specification.Based on the date of manufacture the relevant drawings, reflecting the current and manufactured revision were reviewed.The complaint condition was confirmed.There were no issues during the manufacture of this product that would contribute to this complaint condition.During the investigation, no product design issues or discrepancies were observed that may have contributed to the complaint condition.Relevant actions have been taken to address the issue.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Therefore, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventive action is proposed.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.
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Event Description
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It was noted the nail broke at the helical blade/screw junction.Updated concomitant devices: tfna screw (part: 04.038.210s, lot: unknown, quantity 1), locking screw (part: unknown, lot: unknown, quantity 1).
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