MAUDE Adverse Event Report: GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.; 1.6MM NITINOL K-WIRE, 500MM, BLUNT TIP

Model Number	685.007
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	08/14/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a revision surgery the k-wire broke during removal and was found to be remain inside the patient's body post operatively.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not available for evaluation.The threaded tip of a 1.6mm nitinol k-wire, 500mm, blunt tip fractured during a l4-s1 alif 360 revision procedure.It is possible that there was a misalignment between the screw and the k-wire resulting in excessive bending stress on the tip of the k-wire.However, because the exact surgical conditions cannot be replicated, no determination could be made as to the cause of the reported issue.

• Common Device Name: 1.6MM NITINOL K-WIRE, 500MM, BLUNT TIP
• Manufacturer (Section D): GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.; 2560 general armistead avenue; audubon PA 19403
• Manufacturer (Section G): GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC.; 2560 general armistead avenue; audubon PA 19403
• Manufacturer Contact: daniel paul ; 2560 general armistead avenue; audubon, PA 19403 ; 6109301800
• MDR Report Key: 20192748
• Report Number: 3004142400-2024-00199
• Device Sequence Number: 17811058
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00849044072105
• UDI-Public: 00849044072105
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: D154976
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/11/2024

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 Model Number: 685.007
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/14/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Age: 69 YR
• Patient Sex: Female