MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SPINE INC 5.5 VIPER UNIV POLY DRIVER; ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Model Number	279734000N
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/25/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from depuy synthes reports an event in japan as follows: it was reported that the initial surgery (l5/s) using screws of expedium was performed on (b)(6) 2016.On (b)(6) 2023, a plif (l2/3/4) using a competitor¿s products was performed.At first, removal of the screws of expedium at l5/s were not planned in the plif.But the surgeon changed the plan and consulted with the sales rep.The sales rep suggested to use the screwdrivers for expedium.The surgeon could remove the screw at l5 but could not remove the screw at s partly because the bone had hardened.During removal of the screw at s, two (2) screwdrivers broke.The screw at s was determined to be remained in the body because it was not planned to be removed originally.The plif was completed successfully with no surgical delay.No further information is available.This report is for one (1) 5.5 viper univ poly driver.This is report 3 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.H10 additional narrative: d9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.E3: reporter is a j&j sales representative.H3, h6: 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.H3, h4, h6: 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 the tip of the device was broken.The broken fragments were returned for evaluation.Based on the observed condition of the returned device, the investigation was able to confirm the reported event.No other problem identified.A dimensional inspection was not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.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 5.5 viper univ poly driver 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.Device history lot: a review of the receiving inspection (ri) for 5.5 viper univ poly driver was conducted identifying that lot number gm4368601 was released in one batch.¿ batch 1: lot qty of (b)(4) units were released on 12 nov 2015 with no discrepancies.Supplier: (b)(6).As a result, the ri identified no issues during the manufacturing and release of this device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer.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: 5.5 VIPER UNIV POLY DRIVER
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SPINE INC; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 8472871282
• MDR Report Key: 17115996
• Report Number: 1526439-2023-01073
• Device Sequence Number: 15101576
• Product Code: OLO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034388410
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034388410
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K140927
• 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 Model Number: 279734000N
• Device Catalogue Number: 279734000N
• Device Lot Number: GM4368601
• 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: 05/25/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/28/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/13/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/19/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/12/2015
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: 5.5 VIPER UNIV POLY DRIVER.; UNK - SCREWS: EXPEDIUM.
• Patient Sex: Unknown