MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 4.5MM CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 38MM; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 214.838

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Necrosis (1971)

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.(b)(4).Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.Reporter is a j&j 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.

Event Description

It was reported patient underwent dynamic hip system (dhs).There was avn / osteonecrosis of the femoral head postoperative complications reported.This report is for one dhs/dcs lag screw 12.7mm thread/90mm this is report 3 of 4 for complaint (b)(4).

• Brand Name: 4.5MM CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 38MM
• Type of Device: 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: 15798640
• MDR Text Key: 303660235
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-09832
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982154682
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982154682
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Study
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/15/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 214.838
• Device Catalogue Number: 214.838
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: 135 DEG DHS PL-STD BARREL 2 HOLES/46.; 4.5MM CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 40MM.; DHS/DCS LAG SCREW 12.7MM THREAD/90MM.
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 43 YR
• Patient Sex: Female