MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH ENDPIECE WITH DOUBLE JOINT; APPARATUS, TRACTION, NON-POWERED

Model Number 394.44

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 01/16/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that on january 16,2023, it was discovered that the cotter pin broke off.There was no patient involvement.This complain involves one (1) device.This report is for one (1) endpiece with double joint.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).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.Additional narrative: initial reporter occupation: reporter is a j&j sales representative.Device evaluated by mfr: the subject device has been received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.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.

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.H10 additional narrative: h3, h4, h6: part: 394.44; synthes lot: 2084055; supplier lot: n/a; release to warehouse date: 20 september 2013; manufactured by: synthes monument.No nonconformance (ncrs) were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.Service and repair evaluation: the customer reported the cotter pin broken off.The repair technician reported the cotter pin chain connecting ring is missing.The cause of the issue is unknown.Reason for repair is damaged component.The item passed synthes final inspection on and will be returned to the customer upon completion of the service and repair process.Finalized service record will be archived.The evaluation was confirmed.The device was deemed serviceable and will be returned to the customer, no design or manufacturing issues were identified therefore it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.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: ENDPIECE WITH DOUBLE JOINT
• Type of Device: APPARATUS, TRACTION, NON-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16305509
• MDR Text Key: 308947945
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-01423
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HST
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982199720
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982199720
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/06/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 394.44
• Device Catalogue Number: 394.44
• Device Lot Number: 2084055
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/25/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/05/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/20/2013
• 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