MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH PEDIATRIC LCP HIP PLATE GUIDING BLOCK FOR 3.5MM SCREWS; GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT

Model Number	SD03.108.001
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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 j&j sales representative.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
Device report from synthes reports an event in chile as follows: it was reported that the lg ped lcp hip pl guiding block failed.This parallel guide had trouble passing the k needle.There was no surgical delay due to the event.The surgery was successfully completed.No fragments were generated.Patient status/outcome/consequences: no.This report is for one (1) lg ped lcp hip pl guiding block 3.5 scrs.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
The patient status is good and without problems.No other medical intervention was required.This report is for one pediatric lcp hip plate guiding block for 3.5mm screws.
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.H3, h4, h6: part: 03.108.001; lot: 9718863; manufacturing site: bettlach; release to warehouse date: 26 january 2016.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 the aiming block f/scr ø3.5 f/lcp paed-hippl had a small fragment of an unrecognized k-wire stuck at the right insertion hole.The device presents nicks along the edges of the distal end of the block.A dimensional inspection was performed for the aiming block f/scr ø3.5 f/lcp paed-hippl and met specifications.A functional test was performed, the fragment of the k-wire was unable to be retrieved from the insertion hole of the guiding block.The complaint condition was 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 ø3.5 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: conforming.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 3.5MM 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 CO 2544 ; SZ 2544
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15631299
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-08405
• Device Sequence Number: 12214898
• Product Code: FZX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819847217
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819847217
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CI
• 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

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: SD03.108.001
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.108.001
• Device Lot Number: 9718863
• 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: 09/27/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/30/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/19/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/21/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/26/2016
• 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