MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 2.7MM VA-LOCKING CALCANEAL PLATE MEDIUM 64MM RIGHT; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	02.211.402
Medical Device Problem Code	Migration (4003)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
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.D2b: additional device product codes: hwc.D9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.H3, h4: 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 the patient was treated for a right comminuted fracture with a locking calcaneal plate.On an unknown date.Eleven screws were used for fixation.(b)(6) weeks postoperatively, the patient experienced plate prominence.And underwent removal surgery, because she was able to feel hardware when walking.Radiological union had been achieved.This report involves one 2.7mm va-locking calcaneal plate medium 64mm right.This is report 1 of 1 for pc (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
Eleven total screws plus three cannulated screws were used for fixation.

• Brand Name: 2.7MM VA-LOCKING CALCANEAL PLATE MEDIUM 64MM RIGHT
• Common Device Name: PLATE, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17458429
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-09831
• Device Sequence Number: 7189670
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982054821
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982054821
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131186
• 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?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 02.211.402
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/04/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/04/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/04/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/04/2023
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: UNK - SCREWS: CANNULATED; UNK - SCREWS: CANNULATED; UNK - SCREWS: CANNULATED; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 57 YR
• Patient Sex: Female