MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 1.5 VAL T-PLATE 3 HOLES HD-7 HOLES SHAFT; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	02.130.252
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Loss of Range of Motion (2032)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the hand plates in collaboration with depuy synthes doctors, together with cleveland clinic foundation (ccf) database designers, program managers, research assistants, and biostatisticians, has developed a report that summarizes safety and effectiveness data on 67 patients who underwent hand surgery at ccf between 2008 and 2023 utilizing depuy synthes (dps) hand plates.The implants involved were lcp compact hand plates or va locking hand system.Three (3) patients were noted to have more than one plate implanted where dps screws were involved.Patient #34, a 20-year-old male was implanted with a va locking hand plates (02.130.252) with three (3) screws.One additional adjunctive fixation external fixator (dps) was used for fixation / stabilization.Post op complication was reported for persistent limited rom in flexion at mcp joint.The complication is noted to be related to the procedure or implants.There is no device failure noted.Treatment: 1.Left, middle finger metacarpal phalangeal joint capsulotomy.2.Left middle finger, extensor tenolysis.3.Left middle finger, manipulation under anesthesia.4.Left middle finger, removal of retained hardware.This report is for one (1) 1.5 val t-plate 3 holes hd-7 holes shaft.This is report 1 of 4 for complaint (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).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.H10 additional narrative: d4: additional pro-code: hwc.D9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.E3: reporter is a j&j employee.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: 1.5 VAL T-PLATE 3 HOLES HD-7 HOLES SHAFT
• Common Device Name: PLATE, 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: 19091673
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-04945
• Device Sequence Number: 20788313
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982044792
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982044792
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K141527
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Study,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?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 02.130.252
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/26/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/11/2024
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 20 YR
• Patient Sex: Male