MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH SI POLYAXL SCREW 5 X 50MM; ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION, FOR DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE

Model Number 179712550

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Pain (1994)

Event Type  Injury  

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 narrative: additional device product codes: kwp; kwq; mnh; mni; osh.Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Reporter is distributor: 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.

Event Description

Device report from depuy synthes reports an event in cyprus as follows: it was reported that the patient was operated 2 years ago with lumbar spine fusion (using 7 pedicle screws).Patient came back to the neurosurgeon a month ago with a lot of pain.X-ray taken on an unknown date revealed 3 broken screws.Surgeon performed revision surgery on (b)(6) 2022 and replaced 3 broken screws with a bigger diameter of 6.0 mm screw.Also he changed another one screw of 5.0 mm with a 6.0 mm screw.Finally he decided to add 5 more screws 4 at the thoracic levels and one screw at the sacrum so as to expand the 2 level fusion to an adult scoliosis operation.There was a surgical delay of unspecified amount as surgeon had to use drill and kerisson tool to remove broken screws.This report is for one (1) si polyaxl screw 5 x 50mm this is report 2 of 3 for complaint (b)(4).

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: h4 a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device, it was electronically reviewed and no non-conformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during the manufacturing process.Product code: 179712550.Lot number: 270628.The product was released on: 24/01/2020.Qty: (b)(4).Product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and 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.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device.Product code: 179712550.Lot number: 270628.It was electronically reviewed and no non-conformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during the manufacturing process.The product was released on: 24/01/2020.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 head of si polyaxl screw 5 x 50mm was observed to have broken from shaft, the screw head and the screw cap were not returned in the evidence provided.A dimensional inspection for the si polyaxl screw 7 x 35mm was unable to be performed due to post manufacturing damage.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.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 si polyaxl screw 7 x 35mm 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: the following source controlled drawings reflecting the current and manufactured revisions were reviewed: -xpedium 5.5.Ti rod system, polyaxial screw 7.50 mm x 20 to 100 mm.Drawing: rev.D (current and manufactured).Dimensional inspection: n/a.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: SI POLYAXL SCREW 5 X 50MM
• Type of Device: ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION, FOR DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDOS INT SPINE; chemin blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 8472871282
• MDR Report Key: 15653852
• MDR Text Key: 302246413
• Report Number: 1526439-2022-01855
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034067575
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034067575
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CY
• PMA/PMN Number: K160904
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/21/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 179712550
• Device Catalogue Number: 179712550
• Device Lot Number: 270628
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/24/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: SI POLYAXL SCREW 5 X 50MM; SI POLYAXL SCREW 5 X 50MM
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention