MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH LOCKING SCREW FOR IM NAIL Ø 5MM/ 76MM/ XL25/ STERILE; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	04.045.076S
Medical Device Problem Code	Migration (4003)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	11/02/2023
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 the orif with the nut and the screw for the distal femoral fracture.The surgery was completed successfully without any surgical delay.After surgery, fixation strength was confirmed by x-ray.On (b)(6)-2023, x-ray showed that the two nuts had dislocated from the screw on the medial side and the screw was in the process of dislocating from the nut on the lateral side.A revision surgery was scheduled and performed on (b)(6)-2023, rfna+slp and lcp were used for implants.The side locking plates and screw insertion were performed as an additional procedure.No further information is available.This report is for a locking screw for im nail ø 5mm/ 76mm/ xl25/ sterile.This is report 3 of 5 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.H10 additional narrative: d2: additional procodes: hsb, jds 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)-2023.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.
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.H4, h6 a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device product code: 04.045.076s, lot number: 1874p75.It was electronically reviewed and no nonconformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during the manufacturing process.The product was released on: 21/09/2022, manufacturing site:jabil grenchen, expiry date:01/09/2032.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.
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.H3, h4, h6 investigation summary the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that lockscr f/nails ø5 l76 xl25 presented no damage or defects that could have contributed to the reported issue, only was observed signs of usage and normal wear which could have been a result of implantation and explantation.Migration of the device cannot be confirmed as x-ray evidence or photos were not provided.A dimensional inspection for lockscr f/nails ø5 l76 xl25 was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the lockscr f/nails ø5 l76 xl25 would not contribute to the complained device issue.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition and hence the root cause cannot be determined.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.Drawing/specifications reviewed? yes, reviewed dimensional inspection: n/a 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: LOCKING SCREW FOR IM NAIL Ø 5MM/ 76MM/ XL25/ STERILE
• Common Device Name: SCREW, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK GRENCHEN (CH); solothurnstrasse 186; grenchen 2540 ; SZ 2540
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18212008
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-14838
• Device Sequence Number: 6464132
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982294609
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982294609
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K201346
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• 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,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: 04.045.076S
• Device Lot Number: 1874P75
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/02/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/10/2024; 01/23/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/27/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/17/2024; 01/29/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/21/2022
• 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: LOCKSCR F/NAILS Ø5 L50 XL25; NUT Ø14; NUT Ø14; RETROGRADE FEM NAIL ADVANCED Ø11 L300 5°; WASHER Ø17.5/11.8
• Patient Sex: Unknown