MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH STERNAL ZIPFIX NEEDLE STERILE -5PK; CERCLAGE, FIXATION

Model Number	08.501.001.05S
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/17/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in india as follows: it was reported on (b)(6)2023, that the bands were not tightening at the time of closure. the bands  were removed and discarded due to doubt of infection, and closure of the sternum was conducted with steel wires.There was no surgical delay.There were no broken fragments and no other medical interventions.The operation was successfully completed.There were no patient outcomes or consequences.This report is for one (1) (b)(4).This is report 1 of 1 for complaint sternal zipfix needle sterile -5pk.
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 not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device product code#:08.501.001.05s lot #:829p113 it was electronically reviewed and no nonconformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during the manufacturing process.The product was released on: 14/07/2022 manufacturing site:jabil bettlach expiry date:01/06/2027 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.

• Brand Name: STERNAL ZIPFIX NEEDLE STERILE -5PK
• Common Device Name: CERCLAGE, FIXATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES SELZACH; bohackerweg 5; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17298833
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-08591
• Device Sequence Number: 17894795
• Product Code: JDQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20887587025985
• UDI-Public: (01)20887587025985
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: K110789
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial

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: 08.501.001.05S
• Device Catalogue Number: 08.501.001.05S
• Device Lot Number: 829P113
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/19/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/14/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown