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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, during post-op event bilateral revision of femur fixation done due to non-union and mal-reduction there were patient consequences.Right side: removal of four (4) screws from a plate, compression application and re-insertion of new screws into existing plate was done.Left side: removal of retrograde femoral nail with three (3) screws and new implantation of nail with compression plating was done.One screw was broken.This report is for a 4.5mm va-lcp curved condylar plate/8 hole/195mm/right.This is report 1 of 5 for (b)(4).
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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.Additional procodes: jdp, hwc.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.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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