MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OBERDORF SYNTHES PRODUKTIONS GMBH 4.3MM DRILL BIT LENGTH 413MM; BIT, SURGICAL

Catalog Number 03.168.011

Device Problem Failure to Cut (2587)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/28/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The cutting edges of the received drill bit are completely blunt.In general is the device in a very used condition, there a different stress marks all over, the markings are faded and partially worn away.The coupling piece has strong wear marks all over.The complaint is confirmed as the received dill bit is blunt as complained.After a visual inspection per guidance provided, it is determined that the reusable instrument is worn from repeated use and servicing; therefore, further investigation for the reported complaint device is not required.In general we would like to mention our important information leaflet with following statement related to the inspection during reprocessing: synthes instruments should be inspected after processing, prior to sterilization, for end of life indicators such as: proper function, including but not limited to sharpness of cutting tools, bending of flexible devices, movement of hinges/joints/ box locks and moveable features such as handles, ratcheting and couplings.Damaged or worn devices should not be used.During the investigation, no product design or manufacturing issues were observed that may have contributed to the complaint condition; therefore, further corrective and/or preventive action is not required.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot part: 03.168.011, lot: f-22047, manufacturing site: (b)(4), supplier: sphinx (b)(4), release to warehouse date: 09.June 2017.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.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 synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2020, the patient underwent the orif surgery for femoral neck fractures.During the surgery, the surgeon felt the drill bit was dull when drilling laterally.He had difficulty drilling but managed to drill up to the contralateral part.He opened the pilot hole by using a guide wire and drilled again.The surgery was successfully completed with a thirty (30) minute delay.No further information is available.Concomitant devices reported: unknown drill (part# unknown, lot# unknown, quantity 1).Unknown guide wire (part# unknown, lot# unknown, quantity 1).This report is for one (1) 4.3mm drill bit length 413mm.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).

• Brand Name: 4.3MM DRILL BIT LENGTH 413MM
• Type of Device: BIT, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): OBERDORF SYNTHES PRODUKTIONS GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES SELZACH; bohackerweg 5; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 10443389
• MDR Text Key: 204575192
• Report Number: 8030965-2020-06252
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GFG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819657373
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819657373
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/28/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/24/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.168.011
• Device Lot Number: F-22047
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/11/2020
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/28/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/09/2017
• 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
• Patient Age: 51 YR