MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH STERNAL ZIPFIX WITH NEEDLE STERILE; CERCLAGE, FIXATION

Model Number	08.501.001.01S
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/14/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from south korea reports an event as follows: it was reported that during a procedure on (b)(6) 2022, the fixation of the zipfix was lost.When the remaining area was cut off after fixing the zip, the fixed area opened.The procedure was completed successfully after a delay of 5 minutes, using extra inventory from the operating room.There was no reported adverse patient outcome or consequence.No further information is provided.This report is for a sternal zipfix with needle sterile.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).
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.Additional narrative: device available for evaluation: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Initial reporter occupation: initial reporter is a synthes employee.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.
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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.The photo was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device visual analysis of the photo revealed that upon visual inspection.It were observed that the distal tips of the devices were broken.No other issues were identified with the returned devices.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed for sternal zipfix w/needle peek single pack.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.(b)(4) is opened to track and document the incorrectly label product issue.Any further corrective/preventive actions if required will be captured.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: STERNAL ZIPFIX WITH NEEDLE STERILE
• Common Device Name: CERCLAGE, FIXATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK BETTLACH; muracherstrasse 3; bettlach 2544 ; SZ 2544
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15199044
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-05697
• Device Sequence Number: 2111606
• Product Code: JDQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10887587025971
• UDI-Public: (01)10887587025971
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K110789
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial 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

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 08.501.001.01S
• Device Catalogue Number: 08.501.001.01S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/15/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/15/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/10/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/08/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown