MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH DEPTH GAUGE FOR SMALL SCREWS; GAUGE, DEPTH

Model Number 319.09

Device Problem Incorrect Measurement (1383)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

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 product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the hook of the depth gauge f/long-scr ø3.5 meas-range u, p/n: 319.090, was deformed.No other problems identified.A dimensional inspection was unable to be performed due to post-manufacturing damage.A functional test was not performed given the condition in which the device was returned.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the depth gauge f/long-scr ø3.5 meas-range u, p/n: 319.090 would contribute to the complained device issue.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition and hence the root cause cannot be determined.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Drawing/specifications reviewed: yes, conforms.Dimensional inspection: n/a.Device history: part: 319.090.Lot: 3l48447.Manufacturing site: werk bettlach.Supplier: na.Release to warehouse date: 21 mar 2019.Expiration date: na.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.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 portugal as follows: it was reported a depth gauge is damaged, unknown date.X-ray was required to correctly measure the screws, increasing exposure to the radiation dose of the room' team and patient.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).This report is for depth gauge for small screws.

• Brand Name: DEPTH GAUGE FOR SMALL SCREWS
• Type of Device: GAUGE, DEPTH
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK BETTLACH (CH); muracherstrasse 3; bettlach 2544 ; SZ 2544
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15439329
• MDR Text Key: 306103502
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-06976
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982189998
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982189998
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: PO
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/16/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 319.09
• Device Catalogue Number: 319.090
• Device Lot Number: 3L48447
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/18/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/21/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1