MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC UNK - END CAPS: TFN; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY

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

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

Event Date 02/05/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is for an unknown end cap for tfn.Part and lot numbers are unknown; udi number is unknown.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 Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2020, the surgeon removed a trochanteric fixation nail (tfn) because the patient had arthritis.The tfn nail, titanium (ti) helical blade, titanium (ti) locking screw and end cap were removed with no issues.There was no surgical delay.Procedure successfully completed.No patient consequence.This complaint involves four (4) devices.This is 4 of 4 for report (b)(4).

• Brand Name: UNK - END CAPS: TFN
• Type of Device: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 9762653
• MDR Text Key: 181550391
• Report Number: 2939274-2020-01069
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/05/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/27/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/05/2020
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 66 YR