MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH PEDIATRIC LCP HIP PLATE GUIDING BLOCK FOR 5.0MM SCREWS; GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	03.108.002
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/05/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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 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.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
Device report from synthes reports an event in germany as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2024, the k-wire is jammed in the target block during an ongoing surgery.This had already happened twice before (in 2023), but the target blocks were simply replaced because it was assumed that it was a handling error.Now the problem occurred again and, it was not a user error because there are several ors operating in two departments.There was no reported patient harm.The surgery was completed with another device.This report involves one (1) pediatric lcp hip plate guiding block for 5.0mm screws.This is report 1 of 2 for (b)(4).This product complaint, (b)(4), is related to (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.H3, h4, h6 investigation summary visual inspection found the k-wire ø2.8 w/spade point tip stucked in the target of the aiming block f/scr ø5 f/lcp paed-hippl confirming the unable to disassemble condition, the inner diameter is found worn a dimensional inspection was not performed due to post manufacturing damage.A functional test was performed trying unsuccessfully to disassemble the mating devices.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces such as inserting off axis the mating device.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the aiming block f/scr ø5 f/lcp paed-hippl would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to component failure, and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history the device lot number is unknown, therefore a device history review could not be performed.If the lot/serial number becomes available, the record will be re-assessed 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: PEDIATRIC LCP HIP PLATE GUIDING BLOCK FOR 5.0MM SCREWS
• Common Device Name: GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT
• 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: 18686840
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-02237
• Device Sequence Number: 6934181
• Product Code: FZX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819847224
• UDI-Public: 07611819847224
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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: Physician
• 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: 03.108.002
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/08/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/26/2024; 05/02/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/12/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/13/2024; 05/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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: K-WIRE Ø2.8 W/SPADE POINT TIP
• Patient Sex: Unknown