MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH K-WIRE Ø2.8 W/SPADE POINT TIP; ORTHOPAEDIC BONE WIRE

Catalog Number	03.108.005
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/28/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.The lot number was unknown.Therefore, the expiration date and device manufacture date were unknown.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 or Problem Description
Device report from depuy synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: this is report 1 of 5 for (b)(4).It was reported by the sales rep in (b)(6) that during an unknown surgery on (b)(6) 2022, it was observed that two k-wire devices jammed in each guide (03.108.001 and 03.108.002) and the plate device was used as a guide instead.It was further reported that during removal of wires later, the extender also appeared damaged.There were no adverse patient consequences nor surgical delay reported.No additional information was provided.This report is for one (1) k-wire ø2.8 w/spade point tip device.This complaint involves five (5) devices.
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 investigation summary: 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 k-wire ø2.8 w/spade point tip the device was deformed all over and it was slightly bent.Additionally the device is stuck in the aiming block.A dimensional inspection for the k-wire ø2.8 w/spade point tip was unable to be performed due post manufacturing damge.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.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 k-wire ø2.8 w/spade point tip 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.Drawing/specifications reviewed: yes, no issues.Dimensional inspection: n/a.Device history a manufacturing record evaluation cannot be performed due to lot number being unknown.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: K-WIRE Ø2.8 W/SPADE POINT TIP
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPAEDIC BONE WIRE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES SELZACH; bohackerweg 5; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 14196614
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-02678
• Device Sequence Number: 4408088
• Product Code: FZX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819847255
• UDI-Public: 07611819847255
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,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: 03.108.005
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/28/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/27/2022; 06/10/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/25/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/26/2022; 06/24/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female