MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 4.5MM CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 36MM; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	214.836
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Unspecified Infection (1930)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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.Additional product code: ktt.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2022 all implants removed without incident.Patient was infected.Clean out canal through reaming and irrigation.Implant of an antibiotic coated nail.No implants to be returned.This report is for one (1)4.5mm cortex screw self-tapping 36mm.This is report 9 of 11 for complaint.
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.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: 4.5MM CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 36MM
• Common Device Name: SCREW, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15429864
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-06912
• Device Sequence Number: 4750740
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982154675
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982154675
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K161616
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2022
• Device Explanted Year: 2022
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• 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?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 214.836
• Device Catalogue Number: 214.836
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/24/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/21/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/15/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/21/2022
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: 12 / TI CANN FRN / PF 420 / RIGHT - SILE; 3.5 VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/52; 3.5 VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/65; 3.5/4.5 VA PROX FEM HOOK PL/SMALL/211/RT; 5.0 PERIPRO VAL SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/18; 5.0 TI LCKNG SCR T25 SD 68 FOR IM NAILS; 5.0 TI LCKNG SCR T25 SD 70 FOR IM NAILS; 5.0 VA LOCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/46; 6.5 TI RECON SCREW T25 SD 100-STERILE; 6.5 TI RECON SCREW T25 SD 90-STERILE
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown