MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH DRIVE SHAFT-MINIMUM 360MM LENGTH-FOR USE WITH RIA; REAMER

Catalog Number 314.742

Device Problem Material Integrity Problem (2978)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/29/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from synthes reports an event in colombia as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, the ria l360 drive shaft damaged the tip in surgery.The manual medullary drill broke in surgery.The procedure was completed successfully with no delay.The patient status/outcome was reported as ok.No fragments were generated, and no other medical intervention was required.No further information is available.This report involves one drive shaft-minimum 360mm length-for use with ria.This is report 1 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.Additional narrative: procode: additional device product codes: hrx.Device available for evaluation: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.Part#: 314.742, synthes lot#: j000994, supplier lot#: j000994, release to warehouse date: 12 nov 2020, supplier : criterion tool & die, inc, no ncrs were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.The photo was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned photo.Visual analysis of the photo revealed that ria driveshaft l360 had broken tip.The fragment was not observed in the evidence provided.No other issue was observed.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed for ria driveshaft l360.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: DRIVE SHAFT-MINIMUM 360MM LENGTH-FOR USE WITH RIA
• 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: 16225722
• MDR Text Key: 309165475
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-00769
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819739192
• UDI-Public: 07611819739192
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: K042899
• 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

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/23/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 314.742
• Device Lot Number: J000994
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/20/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/12/2020
• 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: HAND-REAMER F/MEDULL-CANAL Ø6