MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC DEPTH GAUGE FOR 2.0MM AND 2.4MM SCREWS; GAUGE, DEPTH

Model Number 319.006

Device Problems Use of Device Problem (1670); Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/01/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that on an unknown date, the depth gauge was missing the ball.It was during a procedure when the issue was discovered.The depth gauge was sticky and the case was finished but the depth gauge was not working well.It is unknown if there was a surgical delay.The patient and procedure outcome were unknown.This report involves one (1) depth gauge for 2.0mm and 2.4mm screws.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Only event year is known.Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Reporter is a synthes employee.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.

• Brand Name: DEPTH GAUGE FOR 2.0MM AND 2.4MM SCREWS
• Type of Device: GAUGE, DEPTH
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK HÄGENDORF (CH); im bifang 6; haegendorf 4614 ; SZ 4614
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 12805615
• MDR Text Key: 286497820
• Report Number: 2939274-2021-06678
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982189943
• UDI-Public: 10886982189943
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/20/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/12/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 319.006
• Device Catalogue Number: 319.006
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/20/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1