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WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC BOLT FOR FEMORAL NECK SYSTEM 90MM LENGTH-STERILE; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL
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| Model Number |
04.168.290S |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Migration (4003)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Failure of Implant (1924)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was received, the investigation is in progess, 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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2019, the bolt for femoral neck system-sterile, femoral neck system plate-sterile, antirotation screw for femoral neck system-sterile & titanium locking screw self-tapping stardrive-sterile were removed due to device cut of femoral head and was revised to a total hip arthroplasty.The femoral neck system (fns) was implanted on (b)(6) 2019, without complications.Patient status is unknown.Concomitant devices reported: femoral neck system plate 1 hole - sterile (part # 04.168.000s, lot # l885836, quantity # 1), 5.0mm ti locking scr slf-tpng w/t25 stardrive 46mm-sterile (part # 412.217s, lot # l896483, quantity # 1).This is report 1 of 2 for (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Device history lot, part: 04.168.290s, lot: l998621, manufacturing site: grenchen, release to warehouse date: 06.August 2018, expiry date: 01.July 2028.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.Investigation summary: 05/24/2019: updated event description: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2019 the bolt for femoral neck system-sterile, femoral neck system plate-sterile, antirotation screw for femoral neck system-sterile & titanium locking screw self-tapping stardrive-sterile were removed due to device cut of femoral head and was revised to a total hip arthroplasty.The femoral neck system (fns) was implanted on (b)(6) 2019, without complications.Patient status is unknown.Concomitant devices reported: femoral neck system plate 1 hole - sterile (part # 04.168.000s, lot # l885836, quantity # 1) & 5.0mm ti locking scr slf-tpng w/t25 stardrive 46mm-sterile (part # 412.217s, lot # l896483, quantity # 1).This complaint involves two (2) devices.Investigation flow: device interaction/functional.Visual inspection: the bolt for construct length was received at the us cq.The device is notably scuffed and scraped, but otherwise has no deformities.No other issues could be identified with the returned portions of the device.Functional test: a functional test was performed to observe the bolt¿s interaction with the received associated parts, the antirotation screw and plate.The bolt was able to slide into and hold onto the plate as intended.The antirotation screw was able to screw into the bolt and be hand tightened.On closer inspection, the internal threads of the bolt were fine, but the upper external threads of the screw were stripped.The complaint can not be replicated with the returned devices.Dimensional inspection: a dimensional inspection was not performed since the complaint could not be replicated with the returned device(s).Document/specification review: drawing(s) reviewed: (current & manufactured revisions) bolt for construct length xx femoral neck system.Device history: the received device was manufactured at the grenchen site on 06 august 2018.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.Conclusion: the complaint was not confirmed for the femoral neck system bolt.The bolt was observed to be scrapped and scratched, but no evidence was provided to prove the device migrated while implanted.There was no indication that a design or manufacturing issue contributed to the complaint.While no definitive root cause could be determined, it was possible that the device encountered unintended forces.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post market safety surveillance activities.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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.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.
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