MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 2.0MM CANNULATED DRILL BIT/QC 150MM; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, PNEUMATIC POWERED & ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 310.221

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 04/28/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from synthes reports an event in colombia as follows: it was reported that during a procedure on (b)(6) 2023, a piece of the active part of the device was fractured, causing disagreement in the specialist.No further information is available.This report involves one 2.0mm cannulated drill bit/qc 150mm.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.H10 additional narrative: d2b: additional device product codes: gfa, hwe, gff.D9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.E1: initial reporter facility address: (b)(6).E3: reporter is a j&j employee.H3, h6: the investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.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.

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.H4, h6: part: 310.221, lot: f-28600, manufacturing site: werk selzach, supplier: (b)(4), release to warehouse date: 14 october 2019, expiration date: na.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.The photo was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the device from the received image(s).Visual analysis of the photo revealed that drill bit ø2/1.15 cann l150/48 3flute f/ has the distal tip broken, fragment cannot be observed on the provided evidence.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.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed for drill bit ø2/1.15 cann l150/48 3flute f/.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.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: 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 drill bit ø2/1.15 cann l150/48 3flute f/ was found broken at the drill tip.Fragment was not received in the evidence provided.No other issue was identified.A dimensional inspection for the drill bit ø2/1.15 cann l150/48 3flute f/ was not performed due to post manufacturing damage.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.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 drill bit ø2/1.15 cann l150/48 3flute f/ 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.If information is obtained that was not available for this 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, h6: the 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.D9.

• Brand Name: 2.0MM CANNULATED DRILL BIT/QC 150MM
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, PNEUMATIC POWERED & ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES SELZACH; bohackerweg 5; selzach CO 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16930309
• MDR Text Key: 315199380
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-06142
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819086074
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819086074
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/15/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 310.221
• Device Lot Number: F-28600
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/24/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/14/2019
• 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