MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC 8 TI MULTILOC PROX HUM NL/LFT/CANN/160-S; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Model Number 04.016.035S

Device Problems Break (1069); Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Bone Fracture(s) (1870); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/03/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Device report from synthes reports an event in the usa as follows: it was reported on (b)(6) 2022, that the graphic case for the multiloc nail was bent prior to opening before the surgery.A short multiloc nail was inserted during the surgery.A fracture was created in the shaft of the nail during insertion,.The nail was removed, and a new long nail was used to span the fracture created by the nail.The surgery was successfully completed and there was a patient involvement.This complaint involves one (1) devices 8 ti multiloc prox hum nl/lft/cann/160-s.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.A review of the device history record has been requested.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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

Updated: it was reported on march 3, 2022, a short multiloc nail was inserted during the surgery.A fracture was created in the shaft during the nail insertion,.The nail was removed, and a new long nail was used to span the fracture created by the nail.The surgery was successfully completed.It was further reported that there were no devices broken during the surgery and there was ten (10) minutes of surgical delay to exchange the nail.

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: b5: updated event description.H3, h4, h6: a device history record (dhr) review was conducted: product code: 04.016.035s.Lot number: 87p8822.Manufacturing site: mezzovico.Release to warehouse date: 29 mar 2021.Expiration date: 28 feb 2026.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the sterile lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.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.B1, h1: this is an adverse event only report without any product problem.H6: corrected codes.

• Brand Name: 8 TI MULTILOC PROX HUM NL/LFT/CANN/160-S
• 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): WERK MEZZOVICO (CH); via cavazz 5; mezzovico 6805 ; SZ 6805
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 13966457
• MDR Text Key: 288308826
• Report Number: 2939274-2022-01136
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982089199
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982089199
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K103002
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/31/2022

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 04.016.035S
• Device Catalogue Number: 04.016.035S
• Device Lot Number: 87P8822
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/03/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/31/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/28/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/29/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: GC FOR MULTILOC PROX HUM NL INST SET; UNK - INSERTION INSTRUMENTS: TRAUMA
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 69 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 73 KG