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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH HANDLE WITH QUICK COUPLING, SMALL; TAP, BONE

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SYNTHES GMBH HANDLE WITH QUICK COUPLING, SMALL; TAP, BONE Back to Search Results
Model Number 311.43
Device Problem Break (1069)
Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Event Date 11/03/2022
Event Type  malfunction  
Event Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, a screwdriver handle broke.They cannot find the product, but it had a wooden handle and took a t8 attachment.It broke when putting a screw into the patient.It delayed the case by a few minutes while another pack was opened.The case was successfully completed with a back up screwdriver.No further information is available.This report involves one handle with quick coupling, small.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).
 
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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Device used in a veterinary case ¿ no patient information will be reported.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.Reporter is a j&j employee.The photo was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned photo.Visual analysis of the photo revealed that the handle of handle with quick coupling, small, p/n: 311.43, was broken.The broken fragment was not visible in the provided photographic evidence.No other problems identified.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed for handle with quick coupling, small, p/n: 311.43.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.Given that no lot number was provided, a manufacturing record evaluation (mre) review cannot be performed.If the lot number becomes available, the mre review will be performed.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.
 
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Brand Name
HANDLE WITH QUICK COUPLING, SMALL
Type of Device
TAP, BONE
Manufacturer (Section D)
SYNTHES GMBH
eimattstrasse 3
oberdorf 4436
SZ  4436
Manufacturer Contact
kate karberg
1302 wright lane east
west chester, PA 19380
3035526892
MDR Report Key15940690
MDR Text Key308234516
Report Number8030965-2022-10817
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code HWX
UDI-Device IdentifierH679311430
UDI-Public10886982187390
Combination Product (y/n)N
Reporter Country CodeUS
PMA/PMN Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Reported1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Report Source Manufacturer
Source Type 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
Is this an Adverse Event Report? No
Is this a Product Problem Report? Yes
Device Operator Health Professional
Device Model Number311.43
Device Catalogue Number311.43
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? Yes
Initial Date Manufacturer Received 11/15/2022
Initial Date FDA Received12/08/2022
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 Number1
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