MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC 4.5 VA-LCP CRVD COND PL/20HOLE/405/LT-S; IMPLANT,FIXATION DEVICE, CONDYLAR PLATE

Model Number 02.124.421S

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Non-union Bone Fracture (2369)

Event Date 03/14/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Additional product code : hrs, hwc.Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation but has yet to be received.The investigation could not be completed, no product was received; 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.

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2021, a broken plate removed due to non-union.Patient had open reduction internal fixation (orif) of left femur and underwent a surgery to replace the broken plate and revise the non-union.It was unknown if the removal surgery completed successfully.The patient had broken plate due to non-union.Concomitant device reported: unknown screws (part# unknown; lot# unknown; quantity: unknown).This complaint involves one (1) device.This report is for (1) 4.5 va-lcp crvd cond pl/20 hole/405/lt-s.This report is 1 of 1 (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.H3, h6: part: (b)(4).Lot: 8801196.Manufacturing site: (b)(6).Release to warehouse date: (b)(6), 2014.Expiry date: january 01, 2024.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.Visual inspection: the 4.5 va-lcp crvd cond pl/20hole/405/lt-s was received at us customer quality (cq).Visual inspection of the complaint device showed the plate had broken into two pieces and both of the broken pieces were returned.Foreign material was observed on the device, which could potentially be blood and it does not impact the functionality of the device.Additionally, the plate had surface scratches all along the surface, which also do not have any impact on the functionality of the device.Dimensional inspection: measured dimensions: thickness of the plate = conforming.Document/specification review: -va lcp curved condylar plate 6-22 holes.No design issues or discrepancies were identified.Investigation conclusion: this complaint is confirmed as the plate has broken into two pieces.While a definitive root cause could not be identified, it is possible that an unintended force on the plate could have contributed to the complaint condition.No design issues were observed during the document/specification review.During this investigation, no product design or manufacturing issues were observed that may have contributed to the complaint condition.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post market safety surveillance activities.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative 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.D9.

• Brand Name: 4.5 VA-LCP CRVD COND PL/20HOLE/405/LT-S
• Type of Device: IMPLANT,FIXATION DEVICE, CONDYLAR PLATE
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• MDR Report Key: 11653119
• MDR Text Key: 245354590
• Report Number: 2939274-2021-01824
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982043047
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982043047
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K110354
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/14/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/12/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/01/2024
• Device Model Number: 02.124.421S
• Device Catalogue Number: 02.124.421S
• Device Lot Number: 8801196
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/15/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/15/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: UNK - SCREWS: TRAUMA.
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 70 YR