MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH MNTR OC PLATE SMALL; ORTHOSIS, CERVICAL PEDICLE SCREW SPINAL FIXATION

Catalog Number	188362031
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/04/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that patient underwent combined neck and spinal fixation surgery on (b)(6) 2025.During the surgery, the plate broke during shaping of the device.Another device was used to complete the surgery.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.
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: added: d9 h3, h6: the photo was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.The j&j medtech orthopaedics team conducted a visual inspection of the returned photo from attachment.Visual analysis of the photo revealed that mntr oc plate small was observed broken at one of the lateral arms.No other defects were identified.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.As part of j&j medtech orthopaedics quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed for mntr oc plate small.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 history lot a review of the receiving inspection (ri) for mntr oc plate small was conducted identifying that the lot number wa35283 was released in one batch.Batch 01: lot qty of (b)(4) units were released on 24 apr 2023 with no discrepancies.Supplier: (b)(4).Note: dhr information was retrieved from (b)(4) as it is the same lot number.Device history review 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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report 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 photo was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.The j&j medtech orthopaedics team conducted a visual inspection of the returned photo.Visual analysis of the photo revealed that mntr oc plate small was observed broken at one of the lateral arms.No other defects were identified.Per the mountaineer-oct-surgical-technique guide cr17-20-002 page 20.To contour the oc plate, place it securely in the bender and dently bend to desired radius.The contouring should be performed only in the bend zones to avoid damage to the sliding connectors.The oc plates can be bent to a maximun of 15 in the either directions.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.As part of j&j medtech orthopaedics quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed for mntr oc plate small.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 history review : a review of the receiving inspection (ri) for mntr oc plate small was conducted identifying that the lot number wa35283 was released in one batch.Batch 01: lot qty of (b)(4) units were released on 24 apr 2023 with no discrepancies.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.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.The j&j medtech orthopaedics team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that mntr oc plate small was observed broken at one of the lateral arms at the bent zone.No other defects were identified.Both fragments were returned for evaluation.A dimensional inspection for the mntr oc plate small 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.A functional test was not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the mntr oc plate small would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.As part of j&j medtech orthopaedics quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.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 mntr oc plate small was conducted identifying that the lot number wa35283 was released in one batch.Batch 01: lot qty of (b)(4) units were released on 24 apr 2023 with no discrepancies.Supplier: (b)(4).Device history review: 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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: MNTR OC PLATE SMALL
• Common Device Name: ORTHOSIS, CERVICAL PEDICLE SCREW SPINAL FIXATION
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDOS INT SPINE; chemin blanc 38; le locle ; SZ
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; chemin blanc 38; le locle ; SZ ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 22842268
• Report Number: 1526439-2025-01070
• Device Sequence Number: 4926769
• Product Code: NKG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034158877
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034158877(10)WA35283
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K151885
• 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,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: 188362031
• Device Lot Number: WA35283
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/05/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/21/2025; 09/09/2025; 09/12/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/19/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/22/2025; 09/10/2025; 09/15/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/24/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown