MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 2.7MM TI CORTEX SCREW SLF-TPNG WITH T8 STARDRIVE RECESS 18MM; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Model Number	402.878
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture (2369)
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.D2b: additional device product codes: hrs.D9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.D10: date of concomitant therapy is (b)(6) 2022.E3: reporter is a j&j employee.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.
Event or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in japan as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, the patient underwent an open reduction internal fixation procedure for a distal clavicle fracture.After surgery, on (b)(6) 2023 , the three screws inserted at the distal holes of the plate were found to be broken.Removal surgery was performed on (b)(6) 2023.Bone union was achieved, so the plate and screws will be removed.This report involves one 2.7mm ti cortex screw slf-tpng with t8 stardrive recess 18mm.This is report 3 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.Additional narrative: the photo was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned photo.Visual analysis of the photo revealed that the cortscr ø2.7 self-tap l18 tan was found broken across the junction between the head and the shaft, fragment is visible.No other issues were observed.A potential cause cannot be established with the provided information due to be a multifactorial issue.Therefore, it was not possible to determine a root cause for the overall reported issue.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.The overall complaint was confirmed for the cortscr ø2.7 self-tap l18 tan.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.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.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Device history lot: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device product code: 402.878ts lot number: 342p575 it was electronically reviewed and no nonconformances/manufacturing irregularities were identified during the manufacturing process.The product was released on: 25/08/2021 manufacturing site: jabil grenchen expiry date:01/08/2026 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: 2.7MM TI CORTEX SCREW SLF-TPNG WITH T8 STARDRIVE RECESS 18MM
• Common Device Name: SCREW, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK GRENCHEN; solothurnstrasse 186; grenchen CO 2540 ; SZ 2540
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17332808
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-08819
• Device Sequence Number: 7405030
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982206732
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982206732
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K112583
• 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: 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?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 402.878
• Device Catalogue Number: 402.878TS
• Device Lot Number: 342P575
• 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: 06/23/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/08/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/17/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/22/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/25/2021
• 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: CORTSCR ø2.7 SELF-TAP L16 TAN; CORTSCR ø2.7 SELF-TAP L18 TAN; VA LOCKSCR ø2.7 HE 2.4 SELF-TAP L12 TAN; VA LOCKSCR ø2.7 HE 2.4 SELF-TAP L16 TAN; VA LOCKSCR ø2.7 HE 2.4 SELF-TAP L18 TAN; VA LOCKSCR ø2.7 HE 2.4 SELF-TAP L18 TAN; VA LOCKSCR ø2.7 HE 2.4 SELF-TAP L20 TAN; VA-LCP CLAVIC PL 2.7 LAT CS1 LE TAN
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown