MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OBERDORF SYNTHES PRODUKTIONS GMBH 2.4MM HEADLESS COMPRESSION SCREW-SHORT THREAD 20MM; SCREW, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number 02.226.220

Device Problem Difficult to Advance (2920)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

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.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

Device report from synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that during a scarf osteotomy for hallux valgus procedure on an unknown date, three (3) 2.4 headless compression screws were spinning and required excessive force to be inserted.These 3 screws were not implanted, instead other screws were implanted.This report is for one (1) 2.4mm headless compression screw-short thread 20mm.This report is for 3 of 3 for complaint (b)(4).

• Brand Name: 2.4MM HEADLESS COMPRESSION SCREW-SHORT THREAD 20MM
• Type of Device: SCREW, FIXATION, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): OBERDORF SYNTHES PRODUKTIONS GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK GRENCHEN (CH); solothurnstrasse 186; grenchen 2540 ; SZ 2540
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 9167755
• MDR Text Key: 165962780
• Report Number: 8030965-2019-69162
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819971561
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819971561
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: K161616
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/18/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/08/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 02.226.220
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/18/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1