MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH SINGLE-INNER SETSCREW; FIXATION, SPINAL INTERVERTEBRAL BODY

Catalog Number	179702000
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Material Deformation (2976)
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 l2 vertebral fracture open reduction and internal fixation surgery, the wire on the outer ring of the device was deformed and broken.Another device was used to complete the surgery.There were no adverse consequences to the patient.No additional information could be provided.
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.Additional narrative: d4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.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.H3, h6: photo investigation the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that the single-inner setscrew was broken form the threaded section.In addition, the threads were also observed to be deformed.The observed condition of the device is consistent with a component failure that was caused by exposure to unintended forces like overtightening the device while assemblance; or by assembling the device in a misaligned position.Properly handling and attention to the approved use of the device diminishes the risk of failure.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 confirmed as the observed condition of the single-inner setscrew 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 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 lot a dhr evaluation was performed for the finished device product code: 179702000 lot number: 446372 it was electronically reviewed and no nonconformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during the manufacturing process.The product was released on: 20.10.2025 manufacturing site: jabil le locle.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: SINGLE-INNER SETSCREW
• Common Device Name: FIXATION, SPINAL INTERVERTEBRAL BODY
• 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 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 24096277
• Report Number: 1526439-2026-00044
• Device Sequence Number: 13379338
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034064307
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034064307(10)446372
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K200245
• 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

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: 179702000
• Device Lot Number: 446372
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/05/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/16/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/12/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/20/2025
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SINGLE-INNER SETSCREW
• Patient Sex: Unknown