MAUDE Adverse Event Report: K2M, INC. DEFORMITY, UNIPLANAR SCREW; SIZE Ø6.5X45 MM; THORACOLUMBOSACRAL PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM

Model Number 801-36545M

Device Problem Migration (4003)

Patient Problems Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 05/04/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Status and location of the device is unknown.

Event Description

It was reported that a mesa uniplanar screw slipped axially post-operatively.Revision surgery has not been scheduled nor performed at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device analysis could not be performed as the device was not returned.Device history records could not be reviewed as a valid lot number was not provided and could not be obtained.Complaint history records were reviewed for this catalog number; similar complaints were identified.Although the devices remains implanted and can therefore not be analyzed, x-ray imaging was provided by the field.Construct migration cannot be confirmed in the provided imaging.Similar construct design x-rays from the same surgeon for the same failure mode were reviewed by a consultant spine health care provider.The physician believes that the construct design with difficult deformities was the most likely contributing factor to the event.The operating surgeon used a low density screw construct which ended on the convex curve of the spinal deformity.The low screw density and short length of construct, along with possible loss of correction, may not have been enough to counter the force of the spine trying to revert to its original position.This may result in eventual failure at the distal most screw (where biomechanical loading is most likely greater) leading to the rod slipping from the screw.Additionally, the construct was implanted in 2019 and has been in place for over three years.From the ifu: "internal fixation devices are load sharing devices which maintain alignment until healing occurs.If healing is delayed or does not occur the implant could eventually break, bend or loosen.Loads produced by load bearing and activity levels will impact the longevity of the implant." h3 other text : device location is unknown.

Event Description

It was reported that a mesa uniplanar screw slipped axially post-operatively.Revision surgery was planned.

• Brand Name: DEFORMITY, UNIPLANAR SCREW; SIZE Ø6.5X45 MM
• Type of Device: THORACOLUMBOSACRAL PEDICLE SCREW SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): K2M, INC.; 600 hope parkway se; leesburg VA 20175
• Manufacturer (Section G): K2M, INC.; 600 hope parkway se; leesburg VA 20175
• Manufacturer Contact: rita karan ; 2 pearl court; allendale, NJ 07401 ; 2017608000
• MDR Report Key: 14524956
• MDR Text Key: 293152215
• Report Number: 3004774118-2022-00216
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10888857140301
• UDI-Public: 10888857140301
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: NL
• PMA/PMN Number: K141873
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/09/2022

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: 801-36545M
• Device Catalogue Number: 801-36545M
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/17/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/27/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/12/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/09/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention