MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 1.6MM KIRSCHNER WIRE W/TROCAR POINT 150MM; WIRE, SURGICAL

Catalog Number	292.16
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Fatigue (1849); Fever (1858); Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907); Unspecified Infection (1930); Muscular Rigidity (1968); Pain (1994); Skin Inflammation/ Irritation (4545)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).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: 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 the patient is requesting information regarding any potential recalls and material makeup of her plate and screws due to symptoms she is experiencing since the implantation in (b)(6) 2016 for a broken ankle and tibia.Symptoms began 9 months afterward and include hypersensitivity, an immune response that has "messed up her system," high titer, discoid lupus, skin issues, body aches, fatigue, fevers, joint pain, stiffness, redness, and extreme fatigue.Patient's surgeon would like to perform an mri and potentially remove the device.
Event or Problem Description
Additional information received states that the patient began experiencing autoimmune symptoms about a year after receiving implants, suspects infection, and plans to undergo removal surgery, which is not yet scheduled.
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.H.11.Additional narrative: added: b5, h6 (health effect - clinical code).Corrected: d6a.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.H11 additional narrative: 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.

• Brand Name: 1.6MM KIRSCHNER WIRE W/TROCAR POINT 150MM
• Common Device Name: WIRE, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; luzernstrasse 19-21; zuchwil 4528 ; SZ 4528
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 22986052
• Report Number: 8030965-2025-09066
• Device Sequence Number: 9256926
• Product Code: LRN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20886982180374
• UDI-Public: (01)20886982180374(10)29.16
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2016
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 292.16
• Device Lot Number: 29.16
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/19/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/08/2025; 10/09/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/09/2025; 10/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown