MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 2.0MM IMF SCREW SELF-DRILLING 8MM-5PK; SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS

Catalog Number	201.928
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/26/2024
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.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 expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.H3, h6: the investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.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
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2024, that during the surgery, when inserting the screw, the screw broke, all the pieces were removed from the patient.Changed another one to continue the surgery, the same problem happened again.Another device was used to complete the surgery.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.This report involves one (1) 2.0mm imf screw self-drilling 8mm.This is report 2 of 2 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.H3, h4, h6: part number: 201.928.Lot number: 899p043.Manufacturing site: mezzovico.Release to warehouse date: 01 jul 2022.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the not sterile finished lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.The product and pictures were returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device and picture.Visual analysis of the returned sample and picture revealed that 2.0mm imf screw self-drilling 8mm-5pk was broken across the shaft, the broken surface was examined and there was no evidence of a material issue.Both fragment were received for evaluation.A dimensional inspection for the 2.0mm imf screw self-drilling 8mm-5pk was not performed due to post manufacturing damage.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the 2.0mm imf screw self-drilling 8mm-5pk would contribute to the complained device issue.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.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: 2.0MM IMF SCREW SELF-DRILLING 8MM-5PK
• Common Device Name: SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK MEZZOVICO (CH); via cavazz 5; mezzovico 6805 ; SZ 6805
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 19374889
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-06601
• Device Sequence Number: 20764604
• Product Code: DZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20887587028634
• UDI-Public: 20887587028634
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K010527
• 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

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: 201.928
• Device Lot Number: 899P043
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/26/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/27/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/22/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2022
• 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: 2.0MM IMF SCREW SELF-DRILLING 8MM-5PK
• Patient Sex: Male