MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH CONICAL EXTRACTION SCREW FOR 2.7MM & 3.5MM CORTEX SCREWS; EXTRACTOR

Catalog Number	309.520
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/27/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, during removal of a screw, the part fractured.It had no negative implications for the patient.No further information is available.This report involves one conical extraction screw for 2.7mm & 3.5mm cortex 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.Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.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.G1: postal code-2544.Part #: 309.520, lot #: 24p0757, manufacturing site: jabil bettlach, release to warehouse date: 03, february 2020.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot and no non-conformance was identified the photo was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device from attachment visual analysis of the photo revealed that extract-screw coni f/scr ø2.7 3.5+4 was broken from the distal tip, the fragment is not visible in the evidence provided.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was not confirmed for extract-screw coni f/scr ø2.7 3.5+4.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: CONICAL EXTRACTION SCREW FOR 2.7MM & 3.5MM CORTEX SCREWS
• Common Device Name: EXTRACTOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK BETTLACH; muracherstrasse 3; bettlach CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15816410
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-09975
• Device Sequence Number: 5402452
• Product Code: HWB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819018440
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819018440
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• 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: 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?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 309.520
• Device Lot Number: 24P0757
• 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: 10/27/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/23/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/17/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/14/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/03/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Male