MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 1.5MM DRILL BIT/STRYKER J-LTCH WITH 12MM STOP/44.5MM; DRILL, BONE, POWERED

Catalog Number 317.720

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 10/16/2023

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.H10 additional narrative: d9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.E3: initial reporter is a synthes 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.

Event Description

Device report from hong kong reports an event as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2023 during an unknown procedure, the drill bit in question broke.There was no surgical delay, all fragments generated were removed without additional medical intervention.The procedure was completed successfully with no adverse patient impact.This report is for a 1.5mm drill bit/stryker j-ltch with 12mm stop/44.5mm.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.H3, h6: the device was received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.H3, h4, h6: photo investigation: the photo investigation revealed that the device 317.720, drill bit ø1.5 w/stop l44.5/12 2flute was broken at the distal end.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a component failure that was caused by exposure to unintended forces.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the device 317.720, drill bit ø1.5 w/stop l44.5/12 2flute would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to unintended use error and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history review (dhr): part number: 317.720, lot number: sx404300.Part/lot combination is unknown, no dhr review is possible.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, h6: 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 device found that the drill bit ø1.5 w/stop l44.5/12 2flute was broken from the tip.The broken fragment was not returned for evaluation.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 ø4.2 calibr l340 3flute f/quic 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.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: 1.5MM DRILL BIT/STRYKER J-LTCH WITH 12MM STOP/44.5MM
• Type of Device: DRILL, BONE, 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: 18067908
• MDR Text Key: 327318176
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-13906
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DZI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10887587038674
• UDI-Public: (01)10887587038674
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K043310
• 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,Followup,Followup

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 Catalogue Number: 317.720
• Device Lot Number: SX404300
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/17/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/03/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/13/2023; 01/11/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/04/2023; 01/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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