MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SPINE INC VIPER PRIME INSERTER HANDLE; ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	286750032
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from depuy synthes reports an event in japan as follows: it was reported that during a procedure on (b)(6) 2023, the 2 securing pins on either side of the prime inserter shaft were cross threaded and couldn¿t be tightened correctly this meant the shaft was loose.The locking mechanism on each of the prime set screw inserts has failed which resulted in the handles falling down all the time when in use, instead of retaining their locked position.The procedure was managed with the instruments they had.There was no surgical delay or patient impact.This report is for one (1) viper prime inserter handle.This is report 1 of 3 for complaint (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.H10 additional narrative: d9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.H3, h4, h6: without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.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 depuy synthes reports an event in united kingdom.
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.An analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.An evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required product identification number was not provided to complete the evaluation.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.However, if the product or product id numbers are received at a later date, 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.
Event or Problem Description
Surgery was completed successfully.

• Brand Name: VIPER PRIME INSERTER HANDLE
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC STEREOTAXIC INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SPINE INC; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 8472871282
• MDR Report Key: 17775604
• Report Number: 1526439-2023-01743
• Device Sequence Number: 12290723
• Product Code: OLO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034507590
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034507590
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K170937
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup

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 Catalogue Number: 286750032
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/19/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/19/2023; 10/05/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/19/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/19/2023; 10/24/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: VIPER PRIME INSERTER SHAFT; VIPER PRIME INSERTER SHAFT
• Patient Sex: Male