MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SPINE INC VIPER2 1.45 DIA GUIDEWIRE, BLU; MISC ORTHO SURGICAL INSTR

Catalog Number	286705220
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/25/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a vbs performed on (b)(6) 2025, viperprime was used for vbs and posterior fixation.After vbs was performed, the guide wire was inserted when inserting a screw into the same vertebral body.After inserting a screw over the guide wire, the cement adhered when the guide wire was removed, making it difficult to remove.When the surgeon tried to remove it, the vbs filled with cement was backed out.This occurred on the left side.The right side was completed without incident.Vbs was performed again during recovery.The surgery was completed successfully within 30 minutes of surgical delay.Upon checking, there was no impact to the patient.No further information is available.
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 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: added: h4.Investigation summary: an analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.The ri identified no issues during the manufacturing and release of this device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Based on the information available, there is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition, therefore it has been determined that no corrective and preventive action is required at this time.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.However, if the product is received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device history lot: a review of the receiving inspection (ri) for viper2 1.45 dia guidewire, blu was conducted identifying that lot number sb6393119 released in one batch.Batch1: lot qty of (b)(4) units are released on may 15, 2025 with no discrepancies.Supplier: (b)(4).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.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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: VIPER2 1.45 DIA GUIDEWIRE, BLU
• Common Device Name: MISC ORTHO SURGICAL INSTR
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SPINE INC; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 24055641
• Report Number: 1526439-2026-00032
• Device Sequence Number: 13127947
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034213682
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034213682(10)SB6393119
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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: Physician
• 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?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 286705220
• Device Lot Number: SB6393119
• 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: 12/25/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/13/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/27/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/15/2025
• 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