MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH TFNA FENESTRATED SCREW 105MM - STERILE; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT

Catalog Number 04.038.205S

Device Problem Use of Device Problem (1670)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/28/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

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: hsb.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.Initial reporter facility name: (b)(6) hospital.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

Device report from synthes reports an event in japan as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, the patient underwent surgery for a transcondylar fracture with the product in question.During the surgery, because the patient was 191 cm, the surgeon inserted a guide wire for the blade and measured it, which was over 115 mm.Since blades were only available up to 105 mm, he inserted a 105 mm blade.The surgery was completed successfully without any surgical delay.The surgeon requested that a size larger than 105 mm be provided, as it did not reach the original pointing position.No further information is available.This report involves one tfna fenestrated screw 105mm - sterile.This is report 1 of 1 for (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.An analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.The ri identified no issues during the manufacturing and release of this device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.However, if the product is received at a later date, 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.

• Brand Name: TFNA FENESTRATED SCREW 105MM - STERILE
• Type of Device: APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT
• 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: 15826994
• MDR Text Key: 307903949
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-10035
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KTT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819652347
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819652347
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K160167
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/18/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 04.038.205S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/23/2022
• 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
• Patient Age: 55 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 101 KG