MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH TRIALTIS SPINE SYSTEM SEQUENTIAL REDUCER 5.5-6.0,SHORT OUTER 5.5 AND 6.0; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	5161005034
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/28/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported during a procedure on (b)(6) 2024 using trialtis there was difficulty using the instruments.During the case, he used a 3-piece reduction instrument.After the rod was seated and the set screw was placed, the outer sleeve of the instrument would not release from the top of the screw.He pulled the center portion of the instrument out completely, but it still would not disengage.He fiddled with the clip and used another instrument to try and reach around to the back of the clip to assist in releasing it.He was eventually able to get it to release, but it took about 3-1/2 minutes to get the clip off of the tulip.The procedure was successfully completed with a surgical delay of 3.5 mins and patient outcome was unknown.This report is for one trialtis spine system sequential reducer 5.5-6.0,short outer 5.5 and 6.0 this is report 1 of 3 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.H11 additional narrative: e1: initial reporter is j&j company representative h3, h4, h6 investigation summary the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photographs attached were reviewed, however they do not represent the reported complaint condition.The provided evidence was not sufficient to confirm the reported event of inability to disassemble.Functionality issues cannot be evaluated through a photo investigation.Therefore, the investigation could not draw any conclusions about the reported event due to the insufficient evidence provided.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was unconfirmed as the photographs provided are not representative of the reported complaint condition.Based on the investigation findings, 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 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 a review of the receiving inspection (ri) for sequential reducer, short out, was conducted identifying that lot number mi146211 was released in one batch.Batch1: lot qty of (b)(4) units were released on feb 5, 2024 with no discrepancies.Supplier : (b)(4) as a result, the ri identified no issues during the manufacturing and release of this device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer.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: TRIALTIS SPINE SYSTEM SEQUENTIAL REDUCER 5.5-6.0,SHORT OUTER 5.5 AND 6.0
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 19634833
• Report Number: 1526439-2024-01733
• Device Sequence Number: 18295252
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034592190
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034592190
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/28/2024

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: 5161005034
• Device Lot Number: MI146211
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/31/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/28/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/05/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SEQUENTIAL REDUCER, SHORT IN; SEQUENTIAL REDUCER, SHORT OUT
• Patient Age: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown