MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC DEPTH GAUGE FOR 2.0MM AND 2.4MM SCREWS, LONG; GAUGE, DEPTH

Model Number 319.007

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Part # 319.007, synthes lot number: 4963260, manufacturing site: (b)(4), release to warehouse date: 18-mar-2005, no ncr¿s were generated during production.The raw material was confirmed to be correct per the specification with no (relevant) non-conformance noted.Visual inspection: the depth gauge for 2.0mm and 2.4mm screws, long (p/n 319.007 s/n (b)(4)) was received at customer quality, and upon visual inspection, a vertical crack was observed in orange colored section of body part.The needle, nose piece, and slider were found intact.The complaint is of broken is confirmed.Device failure/ defect identified? yes.Dimensional inspection: the design, materials and finishing processes were found to be appropriate for the intended use of this device.A dimensional inspection was not necessary given the nature of the complaint and product type.Document/ specification review: respective drawings were reviewed.No product design issues or discrepancies were observed during this investigation.A review of the manufacturing record evaluations was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformance's were identified.Complaint confirmed? yes.Investigation conclusion: a definitive assignable root cause for the post manufacturing damage could not be determined based on the provided information.This complaint is confirmed however no product design issues or manufacturing discrepancies that would contribute to the reported complaint condition were identified during this investigation.No new, unique or different patient harms were identified because of this evaluation.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post market safety surveillance activities.Based on the investigation findings, 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.

Event Description

It was reported that, on (b)(6) 2019 a titanium (ti) mini locking plate and a depth gauge were found broken during the audit of returned devices at millstone facility.There was no patient involvement.This complaint involves two (2) devices.This report is for one (1) depth gauge for 2.0mm and 2.4mm screws, long.This is report is 2 of 2 for (b)(4).

• Brand Name: DEPTH GAUGE FOR 2.0MM AND 2.4MM SCREWS, LONG
• Type of Device: GAUGE, DEPTH
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer (Section G): BRANDYWINE; 1303 goshen parkway; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 9156682
• MDR Text Key: 196204933
• Report Number: 2939274-2019-61202
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10887587039008
• UDI-Public: (01)10887587039008
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/14/2019

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 Model Number: 319.007
• Device Catalogue Number: 319.007
• Device Lot Number: 4963260
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/18/2019
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/14/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/04/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/18/2005
• 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