MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH T-PAL SPACER APPLICATOR INNER SHAFT; INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE WITH BONE GRAFT, LUMBAR

Catalog Number	03.812.003
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/05/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Additional narrative: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation but has yet to be received.Reporter is a j&j employee.Investigation summary: the photo was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the photo revealed that the applicator inner shaft appears to have the clamps deformed and bent outwards.Functionality of the device cannot be assessed through photo investigation.However, the complaint condition of not working correctly is most likely due to the observed deformation.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 confirmed for the applicator inner shaft.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 history lot: part# 03.812.003 lot # l220783, manufacturing site: werk hagendorf, release to warehouse date: 21 feb 2017 supplier: n/a, expiration date: n/a.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were 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.
Event or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in colombia as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, during the surgery the devices seems not working correctly.This report is for one (1) t-pal spacer applicator inner shaft.This is report 1 of 3 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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Investigation summary: the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that applicator inner shaft had the clamps deformed and bent outwards.No other issues were found.A dimensional inspection for the applicator inner shaft was not performed due to post manufacturing damage.A functional test was unable to be performed due to mating device not returned.The complaint condition was not able to be replicated.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the applicator inner shaft would contribute to the complained device issue.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.Drawing/specifications reviewed: yes.Dimensional inspection: n/a.Device history lot: part: 03.812.003; lot:l220783; manufacturing site: werk hagendorf; supplier: na; release to warehouse date: 21 feb 2017; expiration date: na.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were 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: T-PAL SPACER APPLICATOR INNER SHAFT
• Common Device Name: INTERVERTEBRAL FUSION DEVICE WITH BONE GRAFT, LUMBAR
• 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: 16629547
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-03758
• Device Sequence Number: 4511890
• Product Code: MAX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819414600
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819414600
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K151276
• 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: 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 Catalogue Number: 03.812.003
• Device Lot Number: L220783
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/09/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/17/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/28/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/31/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/21/2017
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: APPLICATOR INNER SHAFT.; APPLICATOR INNER SHAFT.; T-PAL SMALL CAGE H11 PEEK.
• Patient Sex: Unknown