MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH PEDIATRIC LCP HIP PLATE GUIDING BLOCK FOR 5.0MM SCREWS; GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	03.108.002
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/07/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from japan reports an event as follows: it was reported that patient underwent open reduction internal fixation (orif) surgery on (b)(6) 2022, for the proximal femur.During the procedure, a guidewire was not able to pass through the hole because the right hole of the aiming block was stiff.The sales representative arranged another aiming block for surgery.The surgery was completed successfully with no delay.Patient was stable.This report is for a pediatric lcp hip plate guiding block for 5.0mm screws.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.Device available for evaluation: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.The initial reporter is a synthes employee.The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.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.H10 additional narrative: h3, h4, h6 investigation summary (updated): 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 aiming block f/scr ø5 f/lcp paed-hippl had scratches inside the holes of the block and nicks around the edges of the holes.Assembling issues are most likely due to this condition.A dimensional inspection was not performed for the aiming block f/scr ø5 f/lcp paed-hippl was unable to be performed due to post manufacturing damage.A functional test was unable to be performed due to mating device (guide wire) was not returned.The complaint condition was not able to be replicated.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 aiming block f/scr ø5 f/lcp paed-hippl 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.Drawing/specifications reviewed? yes, reviewed dimensional inspection: n/a device history part # 03.108.002 lot # 9311986 manufacturing site: werk bettlach release to warehouse date: 03 feb2015 a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.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.H3, h6: part # 03.108.002, lot # 9311986, manufacturing site: werk bettlach, release to warehouse date: 03 feb2015.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.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 aiming block f/scr ø5 f/lcp paed-hippl had scratches inside the holes of the block and nicks around the edges of the holes.Assembling issues are most likely due to this condition.A dimensional inspection was not performed for the aiming block f/scr ø5 f/lcp paed-hippl was unable to be performed due to post manufacturing damage.A functional test was unable to be performed due to mating device (guide wire) was not returned.The complaint condition was not able to be replicated.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 aiming block f/scr ø5 f/lcp paed-hippl 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.

• Brand Name: PEDIATRIC LCP HIP PLATE GUIDING BLOCK FOR 5.0MM SCREWS
• Common Device Name: GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK BETTLACH (CH); muracherstrasse 3; bettlach 2544 ; SZ 2544
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15494417
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-07429
• Device Sequence Number: 5070523
• Product Code: FZX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819847224
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819847224
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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,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 Catalogue Number: 03.108.002
• Device Lot Number: 9311986
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/07/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/19/2022; 11/10/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/27/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/09/2022; 11/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/03/2015
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: UNK - GUIDE/COMPRESSION/K-WIRES
• Patient Sex: Unknown