MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH ELITE 18X18X18MM, STRAIGHT BRIDGE, 2 LEGS; STAPLE, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	EL-1818S2
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Osteolysis (2377)
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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.This report is for an unknown bone staple: elite/unknown lot.Part and lot numbers are unknown.Udi number is unknown.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.Initial reporter is a synthes employee.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
It was reported, that on an unknown date.The patient underwent an unknown procedure with the products in question.After the procedure, the patient presented with a superficial cellulitis infection.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.Product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and 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.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: ELITE 18X18X18MM, STRAIGHT BRIDGE, 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: 17174247
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-07826
• Device Sequence Number: 7263093
• 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?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• 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): Initial
• 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: 10/05/2023
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 60 YR
• Patient Sex: Male