MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH SKY VARIABLE S-D SCW 18MM TI; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, SPINAL INTERVERTEBRAL BODY

Catalog Number	186850018
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Entrapment of Device (1212)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	10/29/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2024, during a skyline revision broke a screw while turning out.The doctor suspects that the screw had already been broken before.Surgery was delayed 20 minutes.The procedure was not completed successfully wince fragments were generated and it is unknown if they were removed without additional intervention.The skyline-plate was not removed, but the rest of the screw was left in.And in the hole next to it a stronger screw (oversized) is used.There was no patient consequence.
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 address: (b)(6).G4: device is not distributed in the united states, but is similar to device marketed in the usa.H3, 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.
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.Added: d9.H3, h6: the device was received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.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.
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: h3, h6: the product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found that the sky variable s-d scw 18mm t was broken from the fourth tread.No post operative x-rays were provide, therefore the embedded allegation cannot be confirmed.The broken fragment was not returned for evaluation.However the fracture surface was examined and no signs were found to indicate any problems with the material.With the information provided is not possible to determine a potential cause at this moment.The mode of failure of the device is multi-factorial and consideration must be given to all other potential influences such as surgical process, patient variables (e.G.Activity level and use), anatomical considerations and patient changes over time.Any conclusions from the investigational input provided have to be placed into context with all other relevant factors.A dimensional inspection was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional test was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the sky variable s-d scw 18mm t would have contributed to the complained device issue.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 reported complaint condition.As part of j&j 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: the device lot number is unknown; therefore, a device history review could not be performed.If more information become available, the record will be re-assessed.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: SKY VARIABLE S-D SCW 18MM TI
• Common Device Name: APPLIANCE, FIXATION, SPINAL INTERVERTEBRAL BODY
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; chemin-blanc 38; le locle ; SZ ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 20602133
• Report Number: 1526439-2024-02813
• Device Sequence Number: 7909523
• Product Code: KWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034134123
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034134123
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AU
• PMA/510(K) Number: K171439
• 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): 11/04/2024

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: 186850018
• 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: 10/29/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/28/2024; 12/18/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/04/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/04/2024; 12/20/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female