MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC 4.0MM TI CERV SELF-RETAIN SCR SLF-DRLG/VARIABLE ANGLE 16MM; APPLIANCE,FIXATION,SPINAL INTERVERTEBRAL BODY

Model Number	04.613.516
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Migration (4003)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Code Available (3191)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review / investigation.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.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.(b)(4).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 or Problem Description
It was reported that on an unknown date, the top titanium variable angle screw on a two (2) level titanium vectra one plate was partially pulled out.This was discovered on a six (6) week post-op x-ray after the patient underwent an anterior cervical fusion procedure on (b)(6) 2019.There was no deficiency, allegation, malfunction against the two (2) level plate other than the clip did not keep the top screw locked in.There was no plan of removing the device.Procedure outcome is unknown.Patient is clinically fine.Concomitant device: unknown screws (part unknown, lot unknown, quantity 2).This complaint involves two (2) devices.This report is for one (1) 4.0 mm ti cerv self-retain scr slf-drlg/variable angle 16 mm.This is report 1 of 2 for (b)(4).
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.Investigation summary the complaint device was not received for investigation.The following investigation is based on the images provided in attachment(s) ¿img_1887.Jpeg¿ customer quality investigation: two xrays of the 4.0mm ti cerv self-retain scr slf-drlg/variable angle 16mm (p/n 04.613.516 lot unk) was received showing the screw pulled out/back out from the vectra plate.It was identified that the screw head was protruding/backed out from the plate and there is apparent aperture between the cervical spine and the plate due to the back out.The complaint condition is confirmed.As the implant(s) were not returned an as received, dimensional, material or drawing reviews are not applicable.A manufacturing record evaluation could not be performed as the lot number could not be determined from the provided xray.No definitive root cause was able to be determined as the circumstances surrounding the event are unknown.During the investigation no product design/manufacturing issues or discrepancies were observed (based on the xray) that may have contributed to the complaint condition.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 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: 4.0MM TI CERV SELF-RETAIN SCR SLF-DRLG/VARIABLE ANGLE 16MM
• Common Device Name: APPLIANCE,FIXATION,SPINAL INTERVERTEBRAL BODY
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• MDR Report Key: 9145569
• Report Number: 2939274-2019-61113
• Device Sequence Number: 14160933
• Product Code: KWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034737645
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034737645
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: HI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K071667
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2019
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/06/2019

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 04.613.516
• Device Catalogue Number: 04.613.516
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/06/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/11/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/02/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/15/2019
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: UNK - SCREWS: TRAUMA
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 48 YR
• Patient Weight: 68