FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

TI COLLAR WITH GROOVES

MDR report key: 3031803 · Received April 2, 2013

Report

Report Number
2530088-2013-10299
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
April 2, 2013
Date of Event
March 5, 2012
Report Date
March 5, 2012
Manufacturer
SYNTHES BRANDYWINE
Product Code
MNH
PMA / PMN Number
K992739
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
TX, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

SYNTHES IS SUBMITTING THIS REPORT AS A RESULT OF REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES RELATED TO FDA WARNING LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 2012. BLANK FIELDS ON THIS FORM INDICATE THE INFORMATION IS UNKNOWN, UNAVAILABLE OR UNCHANGED. DEVICE(S) LISTED IN THIS REPORT IS (ARE) USED FOR TREATMENT, NOT DIAGNOSIS. ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED REGARDING THIS EVENT AFTER FILING THIS REPORT SHALL BE FILED ON A SUPPLEMENTAL MDR.(B)(4).

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

SYNTHES IS SUBMITTING THIS REPORT AS A RESULT OF REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES RELATED TO FDA WARNING LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 2012. BLANK FIELDS ON THIS FORM INDICATE THE INFORMATION IS UNKNOWN, UNAVAILABLE OR UNCHANGED. DEVICE(S) LISTED IN THIS REPORT IS (ARE) USED FOR TREATMENT, NOT DIAGNOSIS. ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED REGARDING THIS EVENT AFTER FILING THIS REPORT SHALL BE FILED ON A SUPPLEMENTAL MDR. NO SAMPLE WAS RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD DID NOT SHOW CONDITIONS THAT COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE REPORTED EVENT. THIS COMPLAINT IS CONSIDERED INVALID FROM A MANUFACTURING PERSPECTIVE.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR COMPLAINT (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A SCOLIOSIS PROCEDURE, A COLLAR BROKE AS SURGEON WAS DOING FINAL TIGHTENING. THE COLLAR BROKE INTO THE PATIENT BUT WAS RETRIEVED IMMEDIATELY. SURGEON USED ANOTHER COLLAR TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
135299 TI COLLAR WITH GROOVES MNH SYNTHES BRANDYWINE 6858042

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1