MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES MEZZOVICO 4.5MM VA-LCP CURVED CONDYLAR PLATE/12 HOLE/266MM/RIGHT; IMPLANT,FIXATION DEVICE, CONDYLAR PLATE

Model Number 02.124.412

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device used for treatment, not diagnosis.Patient information not available for reporting.Additional codes: jdp, hwc.Implant and explant dates: unknown if device was implanted/explanted.Subject device has been received and is currently in the evaluation process.Investigation is ongoing; no conclusion could be drawn as product is entering the complaint system.Device history records review was conducted.The report indicates that the: part 02.124.412 / lot 9277898, manufacturing location: (b)(4).Manufacturing date: 04.Dec.2014.No ncrs were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of the product that would contribute to this complaint condition.Report was initially submitted on nov 1, 2017, but the fda site was down.Advised by fda on nov 6, 2017 to resubmit medwatch.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

It was reported that the security staff at the facility found a broken 4.5mm variable angle-locking compression plate (lcp) curved condylar plate and notified the sterile processing coordinator of their finding.No information is available on the patient who received the device, when it was implanted, or when it was explanted.No additional information is available.This complaint involves 1 device.This report is 1 of 1 for (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Product development investigation was completed.The investigation summary indicates that: the following device were returned to cq: part# 02.124.412 lot# 9277898 (4.5mm va-lcp curved condylar plate/12 hole/266mm/right), mfg.Date: 04dec2014.The returned device is part of the 4.5mm va-lcp curved condylar plate system and is indicated for buttressing multi fragment distal femur fractures.Upon visual inspection of the device, the plate broke in two along the shaft of the plate.The breakage occurred approximately 123.20 mm from the proximal end of the plate.No definitive root cause or no new, unique or different patient harms were identified because of this evaluation.Additionally, the calculated occurrence rate is acceptable with the applicable design and clinical risk management occurrence rate.The returned part was determined to be suitable for the intended use when employed and maintained as recommended.Can be determined as the circumstances around the complaint are unknown.Dhr review request: part 02.124.412 / lot 9277898, manufacturing location: (b)(4).Manufacturing date: 04.Dec.2014.No ncrs were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of the product that would contribute to this complaint condition.Drawings was reviewed and determined to be suitable for the intended design, application and dimensional conformity when used as recommended.A material and hardness is not applicable now as the devices went through those tests during the inspection testing at the time on manufacturing and the dhr records showed no issues.Dimensional analysis was not applicable due to post manufacturing damage.Device used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: 4.5MM VA-LCP CURVED CONDYLAR PLATE/12 HOLE/266MM/RIGHT
• Type of Device: IMPLANT,FIXATION DEVICE, CONDYLAR PLATE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES MEZZOVICO; zona industriale 4; mezzovico CH680 5; SZ CH6805
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES MEZZOVICO; zona industriale 4; mezzovico CH680 5; SZ CH6805
• Manufacturer Contact: michael cote ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 7004871
• MDR Text Key: 91185330
• Report Number: 1000562954-2017-10239
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JDP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982042859
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982042859(10)9277898
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K110354
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/10/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/06/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 02.124.412
• Device Catalogue Number: 02.124.412
• Device Lot Number: 9277898
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/30/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/05/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/04/2014
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention