MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH TIBIAL NAIL-ADVANCED / 10 345 / STERILE; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	04.043.235S
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/08/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional 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.Additional narrative: additional pro-code: hwc complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.Reporter is a j&j sales representative.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 or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, while testing a tna to ensure the holes lined up, the trocars lined up perfectly; however, it was noticed that the nail flexed around the spot of the proximal bend and was potentially causing the drill bit to miss the screw holes.This was not done intra-op, only testing the equipment with an implant marketing sent to the consultant.No adverse events occurred and no patients were involved.It was unknown when the event occurred.There was no patient consequences.This complaint involves two (2) devices.This report is for one (1) tibial nail-advanced / 10 345 / sterile this is report 1 of 2 for complaint (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.H10 additional narrative: h6: device history record )dhr) review conducted: product code:04.043.235s-us.Lot no:127p831.Manufacturing site: (b)(4).Release to warehouse date:28/05/2021.Expiry date:30/04/2031.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot and no non-conformance was identified.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: TIBIAL NAIL-ADVANCED / 10 345 / STERILE
• Common Device Name: NAIL, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK BETTLACH (CH); muracherstrasse 3; bettlach 2544 ; SZ 2544
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16622562
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-03712
• Device Sequence Number: 7118461
• Product Code: JDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982297785
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982297785
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K201336
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• 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 Model Number: 04.043.235S
• Device Catalogue Number: 04.043.235S
• Device Lot Number: 127P831
• 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: 03/08/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/25/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/27/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/02/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/28/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: UNK - DRILL BITS: TRAUMA
• Patient Sex: Unknown