MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 1.5MM VAL PHALANGEAL BASE PL 2 HOLES HD-6 HOLES SHAFT; PLATE, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	02.130.254
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Adhesion(s) (1695); Muscular Rigidity (1968); Loss of Range of Motion (2032); Scar Tissue (2060); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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.B3: unknown event date.D9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.E1: initial reporter is j&j company representative.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
Post market study reported, in collaboration with depuy synthes, dr., 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.Implants involved were lcp compact hand plates or va locking hand system.3 patients were noted to have more than one plate implanted.Dps screws were involved.Patient #15 33-year-old female was implanted with a va locking hand plates (02.130.254) with 6 screws.Post op complication was reported for persistent significant l long finger stiffness; limited rom due to extensor tendon adhesion; possible irritation/scar tissue formation due to hardware.The complication is noted to be related to the procedure or implants.There is no device failure noted treatment: 1) hardware removal from left middle finger 2) extensor tenolysis of left middle finger, dorsum of hand and finger (cpt: 26445) 3) flexor tenolysis of left middle finger, palm and finger (cpt:26442) this report is for one 1.5mm val phalangeal base pl 2 holes hd-6 holes shaft or (b)(4).

• Brand Name: 1.5MM VAL PHALANGEAL BASE PL 2 HOLES HD-6 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: 19097230
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-05025
• Device Sequence Number: 20767814
• Product Code: HRS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982044839
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982044839
• 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: 02.130.254
• 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: 04/12/2024
• 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: 1.5 VAL PHALANG BASE PL 2 H HD-6 H SFT; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: LOCKING
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 33 YR
• Patient Sex: Female