MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC 11.0MM TI HELICAL BLADE 105MM-STERILE; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY

Model Number 456.306S

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Arthritis (1723); No Code Available (3191)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(6).Additional procode: hwc complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.Code (b)(4) used to capture surgical intervention and device removal.Part: 456.306s; lot: 5651733; date of manufacture: december 04, 2007; place of manufacture: (b)(4); part expiration date: october 31, 2016; nonconformance noted: n/a.Description of device history record (dhr) review: a review of the dhr revealed no complaint related anomalies.The dhr shows this lot of 11.0mm titanium helical blade 105mm sterile product was processed through the normal manufacturing and inspection operations with no rework nor nonconformities noted.This lot met all dimensional, visual and packaging criteria at the time of release with no issues documented during the manufacture that would contribute to this complaint condition.A review of the raw material device history record revealed this lot met all specifications with no non-conformance noted.This raw material lot met all dimensional and visual criteria at the time of manufacture with no issues documented during the manufacture that would contribute to this complaint condition.Product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and/or 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.Device was 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.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient underwent an open reduction internal fixation (orif) to treat a femur fracture on an unknown date.Patient was implanted with trochanteric fixation nail advanced (tfna) consisting of a nail, helical blade and two 5.0mm locking screws.Patient underwent revision surgery on (b)(6) 2018 to remove the tfna construct and replace it with a total hip due to arthritis.There was no issue with the nail, helical blade or locking screws.The hardware was removed without incident or surgical delay.Routine intraoperative x-rays standard for the procedure were taken.Explanted hardware was discarded by the hospital.The procedure was completed successfully, and the patient was reported as stable.This report is for a 11.0mm ti helical blade 105mm-sterile.This is report 2 of 4 for (b)(4).

• Brand Name: 11.0MM TI HELICAL BLADE 105MM-STERILE
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer (Section G): ELMIRA; 35 airport road; horseheads NY 14845
• Manufacturer Contact: michael cote ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 7554694
• MDR Text Key: 109613565
• Report Number: 2939274-2018-52344
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982226747
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982226747
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K011857
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/09/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/30/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2016
• Device Model Number: 456.306S
• Device Catalogue Number: 456.306S
• Device Lot Number: 5651733
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/09/2018
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/04/2007
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Weight: 108