MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH HAND F/PROTECT SL F/ETN F/SUPRAPATELLAR; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE CLOSE

Catalog Number	03.010.430
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/03/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2021, the threads on the cannulated connecting screw appear stripped, making it difficult to remove connect or disconnect from nail.Protection sleeves were jammed in the protection sleeve handle and are very difficult to disassemble.Concomitant devices reported: unk - nails(part# unknown, lot# unknown, qty unknown).This report is for (1) handle for protection sleeves for suprapatellar.This is report 4 of 5 for complaint (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10 additional narrative: 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.H3, h4, h6: part number: 03.010.430, lot number: t142848, manufacturing site: tuttlingen, release to warehouse date: february 13, 2017.A review of the device history records was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that there was no damage or defects with the hand f/protect sl f/etn f/suprapatellar.A dimensional inspection was performed for the hand f/protect sl f/etn f/suprapatellar and met specifications.A functional test was performed and the handle was able to assemble and disassemble with the protection sleeve with no difficulties.The device performed as intended.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the hand f/protect sl f/etn f/suprapatellar was found to have no damage or defects.No definitive root cause could be determined.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.Drawing/specifications reviewed? the following drawings reflecting the current and manufactured revisions were reviewed: measured dimensions: distance of the locks= conforming.Device used: caliper.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: HAND F/PROTECT SL F/ETN F/SUPRAPATELLAR
• Common Device Name: NAIL, FIXATION, BONE CLOSE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES TUTTLINGEN; unter hasslen 5; tuttlingen 78532 ; SZ 78532
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 13120405
• Report Number: 8030965-2021-10578
• Device Sequence Number: 4562502
• Product Code: JDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819501713
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819501713
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K111667
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup

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: 03.010.430
• Device Lot Number: T142848
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/03/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/02/2022; 03/15/2022; 03/21/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/30/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/02/2022; 03/15/2022; 03/23/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/18/2017
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: CONNECSCR CANN F/ETN F/SUPRAPATELLAR APP.; CONNECSCR CANN F/ETN F/SUPRAPATELLAR APP.; PROTECT SLEEVE 12 F/ETN F/SUPRAPATELLAR.; PROTECT SLEEVE 14.5 F/ETN F/SUPRAPATELLA.; UNK - NAILS.
• Patient Sex: Unknown