MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 2.4MM CORTEX SCREW SLF-TPNG WITH T8 STARDRIVE RECESS 14MM; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	201.764
Medical Device Problem Codes	Difficult to Advance (2920); Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/29/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on november 29, 2023, a 14mm x 2.4 cortex screws would not fit into predrilled hole during a distal radius fixation case without substantial difficulty.Significant force was needed to get the screw to begin threading into bone.Surgeon and resident complained.Case was able to proceed successfully.Surgeon used another screw and impact to begin screw insertion.There was no surgical delay and no patient consequence.This report involves one 2.4mm cortex screw slf-tpng with t8 stardrive recess 14mm.This is report 1 of 1 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: d2b: additional device product codes: hrs.D9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.H3, h4, h6: 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.

• Brand Name: 2.4MM CORTEX SCREW SLF-TPNG WITH T8 STARDRIVE RECESS 14MM
• Common Device Name: SCREW, 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: 18371197
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-15983
• Device Sequence Number: 7616834
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982142757
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982142757
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K112583
• 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

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: 201.764
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/29/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/21/2023
• 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
• Patient Age: 54 YR
• Patient Sex: Female