MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH RFNA/ 12MM/ 340MM/ STANDARD BEND/ STER; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	04.233.234S
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Nonunion/Delayed-union Bone Fracture (2369)
Date of Event	12/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).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.H11 additional manufacturer narrative: d4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that rfna/ 12mm/ 340mm/ standard bend/ ster and unk - screws: locking were involved in an event.The reported failure included a nonunion of a femoral fracture following fixation with a retrograde femoral nail and multiple interlocking screws.During revision surgery, the nail and screws were removed and replaced with a distal femur replacement.Of the four distal screws, one was backing out and two were broken.The event required a corrective invasive procedure to replace the device.The implant was explanted and is not available for return.
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: photo investigation: the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The x-ray investigation revealed nothing indicative of a device nonconformance.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.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the rfna/ 12mm/ 340mm/ standard bend/ ster would have not contributed to the reported adverse event.¿ 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 depuy synthes 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 review (dhr): the device lot number is unknown, therefore a device history review could not be performed.If the lot/serial number becomes 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: RFNA/ 12MM/ 340MM/ STANDARD BEND/ STER
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; luzernstrasse 19-21; zuchwil 4528 ; SZ 4528
• Manufacturer (Section G): MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 23989271
• Report Number: 8030965-2026-00192
• Device Sequence Number: 21460002
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982290861
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982290861
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OR
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K201346
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,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: 04.233.234S
• 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: 12/16/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/28/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/07/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/29/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown