MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH ELITE COMP IMPL KIT 18X18X18 2 LEGS; STAPLE, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	EL-1818S2
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on an unknown date, the staple fell off of the inserter.A replacement staple was opened.There was no reported adverse patient impact.No further information is available.This report is for an unk - bone staple: elite.This is report 1 of 3 for (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: d1, d2, d3, d4, g4 ¿ 510k: this report is for an unknown bone staple: elite/unknown lot.Part and lot numbers are unknown; udi number is unknown.D9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.E3: initial reporter is a synthes employee.H3, h4, h6: 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.
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.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
The procedure affected was a joint arthrodesis of the foot.Additionally, a postoperative superficial infection was treated with antibiotics.This report is for a elite comp impl kit 18x18x18 2 legs.This report is related to (b)(4) , which captures the reported infection.

• Brand Name: ELITE COMP IMPL KIT 18X18X18 2 LEGS
• Common Device Name: STAPLE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17173339
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-07817
• Device Sequence Number: 12229829
• Product Code: JDR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00810633021682
• UDI-Public: (01)00810633021682
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150125
• 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 Catalogue Number: EL-1818S2
• 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: 06/02/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/20/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/21/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/06/2023
• 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
• Patient Age: 60 YR
• Patient Sex: Male