MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH IEXP DDV TI SLOTTED CONN STRT; ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION, FOR DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE

Model Number 175450010

Device Problem Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)

Patient Problem Spinal Column Injury (2081)

Event Date 07/10/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Device is available for evaluation.Investigation will be conducted.Follow up will be filed with the investigation results.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

During the post op control the surgeon (dr (b)(6)) has seen on xrays that one of the lower offset connector has moved and was no more in the original position.The x-ray can be found enclosed.Also a picture including all product codes and lot numbers which had been used can be found enclosed.Initial procedure was on (b)(6) 2018.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Device was not returned for evaluation.However, a copy of the x-ray was received which revealed that the reported connector seems to have loosened and migrated from its intended position, slipping from the rod.A review of the device history record was conducted.No issues were identified during the manufacturing and release of this product that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer.All complaint trends will be evaluated as a part of the depuy spine monthly complaint review meeting.Without the return of the device, we are unable to confirm the reported issue or identify the root cause.As there has been no issue identified in the manufacturing or release of the device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer and no systemic trends were found, this complaint file will be closed with no further action required.Should more information and/or the sample be provided at a later time, this complaint will be reopened and device evaluated.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).

Event Description

Updated event: the revision did take place on an unknown date.

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.Concomitant medical products: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.(b)(6).Device history was requested.The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.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.

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.The device was received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.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.

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.The setscrew was able to be screwed onto the connector and secure the rod.The complaint was not able to be replicated since the exact situation could not be reproduced.However, a picture of the x-rays of the construct was received which revealed that the reported connector seems to have loosened and migrated from its intended position, slipping from the rod.This is consistent with the reported complaint condition, thus confirming the complaint.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue contributed to the complaint.While no definitive root cause could be determined it is possible that the device encountered unintended forces.No new malfunctions were observed during the course of this investigation.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post market safety surveillance activities.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Device history lot an ri review was performed on the product code 175450010, lot # bdkw8sm, and no discrepancies were observed during the manufacturing process.The lot was released in two lots, one on september 20th, 2016, and second on june 8th, 2017.,an ri review was performed on the product code 175450010, lot # bdkw8sm, and no discrepancies were observed during the manufacturing process.The lot was released in two lots, one on (b)(6) 2016, and second on (b)(6) 2017 a review of the receiving inspection (ri) for the reported lots of the reported products did not find any anomalies in the release of these devices.,a review of the receiving inspection (ri) for the reported lots of the reported products did not find any anomalies in the release of these devices.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.

• Brand Name: IEXP DDV TI SLOTTED CONN STRT
• Type of Device: ORTHOSIS, SPINAL PEDICLE FIXATION, FOR DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• MDR Report Key: 7762563
• MDR Text Key: 116420747
• Report Number: 1526439-2018-50758
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034251684
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034251684
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K160904
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 07/16/2018

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 175450010
• Device Catalogue Number: 175450010
• Device Lot Number: BDKW8SM
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/15/2020
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/16/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/08/2018
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/13/2018; 12/18/2019; 12/18/2019; 01/15/2020; 02/07/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/21/2018; 12/18/2019; 12/26/2019; 02/07/2020; 02/10/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: Yes
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention