MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 2.7MM TI VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG WITH T8 STARDRIVE RECESS 18MM; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	04.211.018
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Failure of Implant (1924)
Date of Event	03/10/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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.Initial reporter is a j&j sales representative.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 or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in japan as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, the patient underwent the open reduction and internal fixation (orif) surgery for clavicular diaphyseal fracture with va-cp diaphysis cs2 implants.Procedure was completed successfully without any surgical delay.After 6 weeks, on (b)(6) 2023, of non-weight bearing, at the moment when the patient tried to lift the arm for the first time, 3 locking screws 2.7 mm in question on the proximal side were broken, and 1 cortical screw in question came off.Revision surgery was done on (b)(6) 2023, with our anteria clavicle implants.The revision procedure was completed successfully without any surgical delay.The surgeon commented that when using the 3.5 mm plate of the past standard, the screw did not break even if the reduction position was somewhat poor, but this time the screw broke because the new product standard was smaller, and the strength was weaker.No further information is available.This report is for one (1) 2.7mm ti va lckng scr slf-tpng with t8 stardrive recess 18mm.This is report 3 of 4 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.Photo investigation: the photo was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device image.Visual analysis of the photo revealed that va lockscr ã¸2.7 he 2.4 self-tap l18 tan had the threaded head broken.No other defect was found.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 va lockscr ã¸2.7 he 2.4 self-tap l18 tan.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: 2.7MM TI VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG WITH T8 STARDRIVE RECESS 18MM
• Common Device Name: SCREW, FIXATION, BONE
• 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: 16682074
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-04153
• Device Sequence Number: 7967405
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982119018
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982119018
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K103243
• 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?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 04.211.018
• Device Catalogue Number: 04.211.018TS
• 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: 03/16/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/13/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/05/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: CORTSCR ø2.7 SELF-TAP L18 TAN; VA LOCKSCR ø2.7 HE 2.4 SELF-TAP L16 TAN; VA LOCKSCR ø2.7 HE 2.4 SELF-TAP L16 TAN; VA-LCP CLAVIC PL 2.7 SHAFT CS2 LE TAN
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown