MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH Q-COUPLING FOR KWIRES AND PINSØ1.5-4.0MM; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED

Catalog Number 530.791

Device Problems Mechanical Jam (2983); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

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

Event Date 01/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the device was frozen/will not move.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause of this condition was determined to be traced to component failure due to wear.Udi - (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported from switzerland that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the quick coupling device had seized mechanics, the bearing was corroded, the device was frozen/will not move, would not hold the k-wire, and was difficult to assemble/disassemble.It was noted that everything inside the device was rusty.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for check function of the adjusting sleeve, check the cannulation of the attachment, check the tool quick coupling, and check function in the running mode.It was noted that preoperatively it was observed that the pins of the device were not working properly.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention, or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was not reported, however, it was reported that the event occurred in 2023.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: Q-COUPLING FOR KWIRES AND PINSØ1.5-4.0MM
• Type of Device: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17731587
• MDR Text Key: 323217296
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-11460
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819491861
• UDI-Public: 07611819491861
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/12/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 530.791
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/05/2023
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/09/2018
• 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