MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH UNK - NAILS: PFNA; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY

Device Problem Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)

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

Event Date 07/20/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Additional narrative: this report is for an unk - nails: pena/unknown lot.Part and lot numbers are unknown; udi number is unknown.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/ investigation.Reporter is a j&j representative.Without a lot number, the device history records review could not be completed as no product was received.The investigation could not be completed, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.The product was not returned.Based on the information available, no further action is required at this time.Complaint information is trended on a regular basis to determine if further investigation is warranted.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.

Event Description

Device report from synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2021, the patient underwent the open reduction internal fixation surgery for trochanteric femur fracture.During the surgery, pfna was implanted, and the drill bit came into contact with the nail and the distal locking screw could not be inserted well.The surgeon handled the drill bit but could not insert the locking screw.There was an axial deviation between the nail and the sleeve.The surgery was completed without inserting the locking screw.The surgery was completed successfully within 30 minutes delay.No further information is available.This complaint involves one (1) device.This report is for (1) unk - nails: pfna.This report is 2 of 4 for (b)(4).

• Brand Name: UNK - NAILS: PFNA
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 12334110
• MDR Text Key: 267072976
• Report Number: 8030965-2021-06764
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/20/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/17/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/20/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1