MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 4.2MM THREE-FLUTED RADIOLUCENT DRILL BIT/NEEDLE POINT/145MM; BIT, DRILL

Catalog Number 03.010.101

Device Problem Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)

Patient Problem Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)

Event Date 04/04/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Device report from synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, the patient underwent the open reduction internal fixation with the etn for the fracture of the diaphyseal tibia.During drilling for a distal locking screw with the radiolucent drive, the drill bit penetrated the contralateral cortical bone and protruded out of the body.The drill bit penetrated the surgical mattress.The tip of the drill bit was determined to be unclean, so that the surgeon cut off the tip of the drill bit and pulled out the rest of the drill bit.Adequate sterilization and disinfection were conducted.The surgery was completed successfully within 30 minutes delay.No further information is available.Concomitant devices reported: unk - screws: nail distal locking (part # unknown, lot # unknown, quantity 1); unk - nail insertion handles: radiolucent (part # unknown, lot # unknown, quantity 1); unk - nails: expert tibial (part # unknown, lot # unknown, quantity 1).This complaint involves one (1) device drill bit ø4.2 calibr l145 3flute w/coup.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint #: (b)(4).Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation but has yet to be received.Reporter is a j&j employee.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.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.H3, h6: part: 03.010.101, lot: u319437, manufacturing site: oberdorf, release to warehouse date: 01 october 2018, supplier: (b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.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 sample revealed that thedrill bit ø4.2 calibr l145 3flute w/coup was found the device tip broken.The broken fragment was returned.No other defect was found.A dimensional inspection for the drill bit ø4.2 calibr l145 3flute w/coup was unable to be performed due to post manufactured damage.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 l145 3flute w/coup 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.Drawing/specifications reviewed the following drawings reflecting the current and manufactured revisions were reviewed: current and manufactured revisions were reviewed.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 further reported that patient was stable.

• Brand Name: 4.2MM THREE-FLUTED RADIOLUCENT DRILL BIT/NEEDLE POINT/145MM
• Type of Device: BIT, DRILL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): OBERDORF; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 14252156
• MDR Text Key: 290406233
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-02834
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819775381
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819775381
• 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: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/29/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/29/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.010.101
• Device Lot Number: U319437
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/07/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2018
• 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
• Treatment: UNK - NAIL INSERTION HANDLES: RADIOLUCENT; UNK - NAILS: EXPERT TIBIAL; UNK - SCREWS: NAIL DISTAL LOCKING
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention