MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH TI END CAP FOR TFNA 0MM EXTN - STERILE; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	04.038.000S
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/12/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from japan reports an event as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, the patient underwent orif surgery for femoral trochanteric fracture with tfna end caps.The surgeon attempted to insert an end cap (0 mm) but was unable to do so.The surgeon confirmed that there was no interfering soft tissue, etc., and attempted to insert the end cap (0 mm) multiple times but was still unable to do so.The surgeon changed to an end cap (5 mm) and tried to insert it again, but it was still impossible.It was suspected that there was a problem with the threading on the nail and not the end caps.The surgery was completed successfully with a surgical delay of less than 30 minutes.The patient outcome was stable.No further information is available.This report is for a ti end cap for tfna 0mm extn - sterile.This is report 1 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.D9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.E3: initial reporter is a synthes 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.

• Brand Name: TI END CAP FOR TFNA 0MM EXTN - STERILE
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• 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: 17835330
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-12276
• Device Sequence Number: 15396090
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982098344
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982098344
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• 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 Catalogue Number: 04.038.000S
• Device Lot Number: 901P920
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/12/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/19/2022
• 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 END CAP EXTENS. 5 TAN.; UNK - NAILS: TFNA.
• Patient Sex: Unknown