MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH REAM ROD / 3.8 BALL TIP 3.0 / 950 -S; REAMER

Catalog Number 03.233.010S

Device Problems Break (1069); Difficult to Open or Remove Packaging Material (2922)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 11/19/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023 during an procedure, surgical staff was not able to remove the rubber/silicone protective caps off the end of a 3.0mm reaming rod.The staff tried to remove it by pulling but they were unsuccessful.Ultimately, they used a knife to cut the protective caps off.The cap near the ball-tip end of the reaming rod left residual pieces on the reaming rod which were even more difficult to remove.The surgeon ultimately deemed the rod safe to use.A second reaming rod with different lot number was opened but ran into the same issue.That second rod was passed off the field so that it could be returned as part of this complaint.The fragments created were removed, but it was not easy to remove them.Surgery was completed successfully with a delay of 10 minutes.This report involves one (1) reaming rod / ø 3.8mm ball tip ø 3.0mm / 950mm - sterile.This is report 2 of 2 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.D9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.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.Manufacturing location: supplier ¿ eptam west llc / inspected, packaged and released by: monument.Release to warehouse date: 28-jul-2023, expiration date: 30-jun-2033, part number: 03.233.010s, 3.0mm reaming rod, 950mm - sterile, lot number: 5588p66 (sterile), lot quantity: (b)(4).This lot met all dimensional, visual, sterility and packaging criteria at the time of release with no issues documented during the inspection or release of this product that would contribute to this complaint condition.Product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and 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.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: REAM ROD / 3.8 BALL TIP 3.0 / 950 -S
• Type of Device: REAMER
• 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: 18302535
• MDR Text Key: 330353943
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-15559
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982291844
• UDI-Public: 10886982291844
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,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: 03.233.010S
• Device Lot Number: 5588P66
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/19/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/11/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/21/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/28/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: REAM ROD / 3.8 BALL TIP 3.0 / 950 -S
• Patient Age: 69 YR
• Patient Sex: Male