MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC 4.5MM LCP PROXIMAL TIBIA PLATE 14 HOLES/262MM-RIGHT; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 240.046

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/04/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

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.

Event Description

It was reported that while testing periarticular aiming arm for proximal tibia plate, the 14 hole right plate did not match up correctly.It is possible that the plate was bent previously since it did not match up.There was no patient involvement.This report is for one (1) 4.5mm lcp proximal tibia plate 14 holes/262mm-right.This is report 1 of 1 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.Part: 240.046, synthes lot: 6735926, supplier lot: n/a, release to warehouse date: august 29, 2011, manufactured by: synthes elmira, no nonconformance reports (ncrs) were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.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 4.5 lcp proximal tibia pl 14 h/262-rt.A dimensional inspection for the 4.5 lcp proximal tibia pl 14 h/262-rt was unable to be performed due to complex geometry of the device.A functional test was performed was unable to be performed as the aiming arm and mating components were not returned the complaint condition was not able to be replicated.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 4.5 lcp proximal tibia pl 14 h/262-rt 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 source controlled drawings reflecting the current and manufactured revisions were reviewed: 4.5mm lcp proximal tibia plate right.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: 4.5MM LCP PROXIMAL TIBIA PLATE 14 HOLES/262MM-RIGHT
• Type of Device: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES ELMIRA; 35 airport road; horseheads NY 14846
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 8472871282
• MDR Report Key: 13978084
• MDR Text Key: 288520447
• Report Number: 2939274-2022-01157
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982164636
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982164636
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K052390
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/01/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 240.046
• Device Catalogue Number: 240.046
• Device Lot Number: 6735926
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/29/2011
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: UNK - GUIDES/SLEEVES/AIMING: AIMING ARM.