MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 5.0MM VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKNG SCREW/SLF-TPNG/STRDRV/42MM; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	02.231.242
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Entrapment of Device (1212)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, there was a hardware removal/revision surgery due to femoral nonunion.From the lateral side, the surgeon removed a va condylar plate and corresponding screws.From the medial side, the surgeon removed a va proximal tibia plate and corresponding screws.The surgeon then addressed the nonunion site, and placed 2 new plates onto the patient's femur.Three broken screws from the primary surgery were retained in patient's femur.This report is for one (1) 5.0mm variable angle lockng screw/slf-tpng/strdrv/42mm.This is report 1 of 14 for complaint (b)(4).Additional devices are reported under related 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.D2b: additional device product codes: hrs, jdp.D9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.H3, h4, h6: without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.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.
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.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 5.0 va lockng scr slf-tpng/sd/42 had no visible breakage condition.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 not confirmed for 5.0 va lockng scr slf-tpng/sd/42.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: 5.0MM VARIABLE ANGLE LOCKNG SCREW/SLF-TPNG/STRDRV/42MM
• Common Device Name: SCREW, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK MEZZOVICO (CH); via cavazz 5; mezzovico 6805 ; SZ 6805
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 8472871282
• MDR Report Key: 16896941
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-05950
• Device Sequence Number: 6312151
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982062130
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982062130
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: UT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K110354
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2022
• Device Explanted Year: 2023
• 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?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 02.231.242
• Device Catalogue Number: 02.231.242
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/24/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/24/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/09/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/26/2023
• 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: 3.5 VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/75; 3.5 VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/75; 3.5 VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/75; 3.5 VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/75; 3.5 VA LCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/75; 3.5 VA PROX TIB PL LRG BEND/12H/207/LFT; 3.5MM CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 38MM; 3.5MM CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 38MM; 4.5 VA-LCP CRVD COND PL/16 HOLE/336/LFT; 4.5MM CORTEX SCREW SELF-TAPPING 38MM; 5.0 VA LOCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/42; 5.0 VA LOCKNG SCR SLF-TPNG/SD/42; 5.0MM CANNULATED VA LOCKING SCREW/75MM; 5.0MM CANNULATED VA LOCKING SCREW/75MM; 5.0MM CANNULATED VA LOCKING SCREW/75MM; 5.0MM CANNULATED VA LOCKING SCREW/75MM
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female