MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SPINE INC SKY CAM TIGHTENER SHAFT; DRIVER, PROSTHESIS

Catalog Number	286840000
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/26/2024
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.G4: device is not distributed in the united states, but is similar to device marketed in the usa.H6: product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and 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.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, skyline plate and screws had been inserted during acdf procedure.During cam lock tightening with the cam tightener shaft and torque handle, the tip of the shaft broke off.This was noticed immediately.Fragment was extracted using bone wax.Cam mechanisms were final tightened with the spare cam tightener shaft which is kept in the set.The surgery was prolonged 15 minutes.There were no patient consequences.Surgery was completed successfully.This report involves one sky cam tightener shaft.
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.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
Additional information was received and stated that the event was reported within 30 minutes post-operatively.
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.H3, h4, h6: the product was not returned to medtech orthopaedics, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that '286840000, sky cam tightener shaft was broken.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the sky cam tightener shaft would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, and 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 medtech orthopaedics 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 lot: a review of the receiving inspection (ri) for sky cam tightener shaft was conducted identifying that lot number nw328515 released in three batches batch1: lot qty of (b)(4).Units were released on june 08, 2024 with no discrepancies batch2: lot qty of (b)(4).Units are released on june 08, 2024 with no discrepancies batch3: lot qty of (b)(4).Units were released on june 08, 2024 with no discrepancies.Supplier: (b)(4).Device history review : the ri identified no issues during the manufacturing and release of this device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: SKY CAM TIGHTENER SHAFT
• Common Device Name: DRIVER, PROSTHESIS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SPINE INC; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; chemin-blanc 38; le locle ; SZ ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 20353115
• Report Number: 1526439-2024-02634
• Device Sequence Number: 20816046
• Product Code: HWR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034215457
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034215457(10)NW328515
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/02/2024

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: 286840000
• Device Lot Number: NW328515
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/26/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/07/2024; 10/28/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/02/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/14/2024; 11/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/08/2024
• 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: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown