Model Number 179702000 |
Device Problem
Device Slipped (1584)
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Patient Problem
Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 01/01/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Date of event is an unknown date in 2022.Additional procodes: kwp, kwq, mnh, mni, osh.Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Reporter is a synthes employee.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.(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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Device report from (b)(6) reports an event as follows: it was reported that patient underwent revision of scoliosis fixation ranging from t3-l1 on (b)(6) 2022.The last 2 caudal screws, on both sides, found their respective setscrews loosened.Surgeon discovered unstable montage and metallosis.Four screws were replaced in total and the fixation was extended by one level caudally.This report is for a single-inner setscrew.This is report 4 of 9 for (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Date of event is an unknown date in 2022.Additional procodes: kwp, kwq, mnh, mni, osh.Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Reporter is a synthes employee.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.(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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Device report from (b)(6) reports an event as follows: it was reported that patient underwent revision of scoliosis fixation ranging from t3-l1 on (b)(6) 2022.The last 2 caudal screws, on both sides, found their respective setscrews loosened.Surgeon discovered unstable montage and metallosis.Four screws were replaced in total and the fixation was extended by one level caudally.This report is for a single-inner setscrew.This is report 4 of 9 for (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was further reported that initially a patient underwent a t4 - l1 minimally invasive posterior approach arthrodesis procedure on (b)(6) 2018.A metallosis was discovered post-operatively around the last 4 caudal screws.
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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.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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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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10: additional narrative: h3, h6: a photo investigation was completed: visual analysis of the provided photo revealed that the device had come loose from the position where it was previously implanted.No other issues were identified.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.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition and hence the root cause cannot be determined.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.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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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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10: additional narrative: d9 h3, h6: a product investigation was completed: visual analysis of the provided x-ray revealed that the screw had come loose from the position where it was previously implanted.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the surface of the screw appears to be scratched attributed to the extraction process.No dimensional inspection was performed due to post-manufacturing damage.Complaint relevant dimensions cannot be taken.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces as mentioned in the event description.The current manufacturing drawing was reviewed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the screw would contribute to the complained device issue.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition and hence the root cause cannot be determined.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.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.H11: corrected data: d1, d4.
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