MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 4.5MM VA-LCP CURVED CONDYLAR PLATE/16 HOLE/336MM/LEFT; CONDYLAR PLATE FIXATION IMPLANT

Catalog Number	02.124.417
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture (2369)
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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H11 additional narrative: d9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.E3: reporter is a j&j sales representative.H6: photo investigation: the photo was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned photos visual analysis of the photo revealed that 4.5 va-lcp crvd cond pl/16 hole/336/lft presented no evidence of a device nonconformance relation of the product with the reported adverse event.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was not confirmed for 4.5 va-lcp crvd cond pl/16 hole/336/lft.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.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.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the procedure involved the removal of the va condylar plate and retrograde femoral nailing system (rfna) due to non-union of the femur.This report is for one (1) 4.5mm va-lcp curved condylar plate/16 hole/336mm/left.This is report 1 of 10 for complaint (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: updated related report numbers.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
This report is related to (b)(4) which captures additional impacted devices.

• Brand Name: 4.5MM VA-LCP CURVED CONDYLAR PLATE/16 HOLE/336MM/LEFT
• Common Device Name: CONDYLAR PLATE FIXATION IMPLANT
• 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 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 8472871282
• MDR Report Key: 19354654
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-06470
• Device Sequence Number: 15384660
• Product Code: JDP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982042958
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982042958
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K110354
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

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: 02.124.417
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/23/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/20/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/20/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/20/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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: RFNA/ 11MM/ 420MM/ STANDARD BEND/ STER; UNK - SCREWS: NAIL DISTAL LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: NAIL DISTAL LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: NAIL PROXIMAL LOCKING; UNK - SCREWS: TRAUMA; UNK - SCREWS: TRAUMA; UNK - SCREWS: TRAUMA; UNK - SCREWS: TRAUMA; UNK - SCREWS: TRAUMA
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown