MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC TFNA FENESTRATED HELICAL BLADE 110MM - STERILE; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number	04.038.410S
Medical Device Problem Code	Migration (4003)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on an unknown date the patient was implanted with the trochanteric fixation nail-advanced (tfna) system.The helical blade cut out medially through the femoral head on an unknown postoperative date.The revision surgery or hardware removal has not done yet.No further information provided this report is for (1) tfna fenestrated helical blade 110mm - sterile.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional device product code: ktt.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.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.
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.H6: investigation summary: the complaint device was not received for investigation.A photo investigation was performed based on the x-ray image provided.The image was reviewed, and the complaint condition is confirmed.The fenestrated helical blade has migrated through the femoral head.A definitive assignable root cause could not be determined based on the provided information.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.During the investigation, no product design issues or discrepancies were observed (based on the image) 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.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: TFNA FENESTRATED HELICAL BLADE 110MM - STERILE
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK HÄGENDORF (CH); im bifang 6; haegendorf 4614 ; SZ 4614
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 12761119
• Report Number: 2939274-2021-06529
• Device Sequence Number: 17224941
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982099334
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982099334
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AR
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K160167
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/12/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 04.038.410S
• Device Catalogue Number: 04.038.410S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/12/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/11/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/07/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/12/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: UNK - END CAPS: TFNA.; UNK - NAILS: TFNA.; UNK - SCREWS: NAIL DISTAL LOCKING.
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male