MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 3.5 VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/40; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number 02.127.140

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

Patient Problems Deformity/ Disfigurement (2360); Malunion of Bone (4529)

Event Date 01/06/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).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.(b)(6).Reporter is a j&j employee.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.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 that on (b)(6) 2023, there was removal of hardware due to malunion.A previous surgery was done in mexico, and patients tibia healed in extreme varus.A correction surgery was completed following the hardware removal.Hardware/explant removal was due to extreme varus deformity.This complaint involves six (6) devices.This report is for one (1) 3.5 va lckng scr slf-tpng/sd/40.This is report 2 of 6 for complaint (b)(4).

• Brand Name: 3.5 VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/40
• 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
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16251132
• MDR Text Key: 308231200
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-01035
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982043245
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982043245
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K121601
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/26/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/26/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 02.127.140
• Device Catalogue Number: 02.127.140
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/06/2023
• 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: 3.5 VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/40; 3.5 VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/40; 3.5 VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/40; 3.5 VA PROX TIB PL SMALL BEND/4H/87/RT; 3.5MM CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 30MM
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention