MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC TFNA FENESTRATED SCREW 95MM; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number 04.038.195

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.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.

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, the surgeon removed one (1) tfna short nail, one (1) tfna screw, and one (1) 5.0 titanium locking screw with t25 stardrive recess.The patient was infected and the hardware had to be removed.Everything was removed successfully.This report is for one (1) tfna fenestrated screw 95mm.This is report 2 of 3 for complaint (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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10: additional narrative: a photo investigation was completed: visual analysis of the provided photo revealed that there was no damage or defects with the device.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 not 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.

• Brand Name: TFNA FENESTRATED SCREW 95MM
• Type of Device: 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): ELMIRA; 35 airport road; horseheads NY 14845
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 13713964
• MDR Text Key: 286889665
• Report Number: 2939274-2022-00818
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982098740
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982098740
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K160167
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/09/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 04.038.195
• Device Catalogue Number: 04.038.195
• Device Lot Number: 470P087
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/04/2022
• 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
• Treatment: 11/130 DEG TI CANN TFNA 170 - STERILE; 5.0 TI LCKNG SCR T25 SD 36 FOR IM NAILS
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female