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WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC SCRDRIVER T8 SELF-HOLDING ANGL W/SLEEVE; INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE WITH INTEGRATED FIXATION, CERVICAL
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| Model Number |
03.617.900 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/14/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, during a c4-5 anterior cervical discectomy fusion (acdf) procedure using a zero-p va, it was observed that after the discectomy and decompression were performed, the surgeon selected the size of the desired implant and placed it into position.While attempting to insert a 16mm self-drilling screw on the right side of the implant, the stardrive screwdriver broke.The driver was removed from the field and replaced with another one.The procedure was completed successfully without surgical delays.There were fragments generated; however, they were easily removed without additional intervention.There was no patient consequence.This report is for one (1) scrdriver t8 self-holding angl w/sleeve.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional 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.
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Additional 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: 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 the tip of the scrdriver t8 self-holding angl w/sleeve was broken.The second handle of the device is missing.The broken fragment was not returned for examination.A dimensional inspection was unable to be performed due to post manufacturing damage.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.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 scrdriver t8 self-holding angl w/sleeve 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.
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