MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH TFNA FENESTRATED HELICAL BLADE 100MM; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	04.038.400
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Pain (1994); Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)
Date of Event	07/18/2023
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.H10 additional narrative: d2: additional procode: ktt.D9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.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
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, the surgeon removed a tfna construct from the patient because of soft tissue issues and pain.It is unknown if the hardware caused the soft tissue problems.The construct was implanted approximately 6-9 months ago.No further information is available.This report is for a tfna fenestrated helical blade 100mm.This is report 2 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.H4 device history: part number: 04.038m400sp lot number: 720p023 part manufacture date: 15-mar-2022 manufacturing location: elmira part expiration date: n/a nonconformance noted: n/a dhr record review: a review of the device history record revealed no complaint related anomalies.The device history record shows this lot of tfna fenestrated helical blade 100mm - sterile product was processed through the normal manufacturing and inspection operations with no rework nor nonconformities noted.This lot was shipped to monument for final packaging.This lot met all dimensional, visual, and packaging criteria at the time of release with no issues documented during the manufacture that would contribute to this complaint condition.A review of the raw material device history record revealed this lot met all specifications with no nonconformance noted.This raw material lot met all dimensional and visual criteria at the time of manufacture with no issues documented during the manufacture that would contribute to this complaint condition.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: TFNA FENESTRATED HELICAL BLADE 100MM
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): ELMIRA; 35 airport rd; horseheads NY 14845
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17443485
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-09678
• Device Sequence Number: 2735489
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982099280
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982099280
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K160167
• 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: Physician
• 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: 04.038.400
• Device Lot Number: 720P023
• 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: 07/17/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/03/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/02/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/15/2022
• 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: TFNA FEM NAIL Ø10 R 130° L235 TIMO15.; UNK - SCREWS: 5.0 MM LOCKING.
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 41 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 84 KG