MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 2.5MM DRILL BIT/QC/GOLD/180MM; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, PNEUMATIC POWERED & ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 310.230

Device Problems Break (1069); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)

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

Event Date 01/26/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from synthes reports an event in colombia as follows: it was reported that during surgery on (b)(6) 2023, when taking the drill out, the guide was bent.The screwdriver piece was rolled up and did not lock the screws.The drill bit bent in the surgery but it had to be broken because it got stuck in the guide.This report involves one 2.5mm drill bit/qc/gold/180mm.This is report 4of4 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.Additional narrative: additional device product codes: gfa, gff, hwe.Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Reporter is a j&j employee.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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10 additional narrative: h4.Part number: 314.467.Lot number: 2897p91.Manufacturing site: haegendorf.Release to warehouse date: 14.12.2022.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.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.

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.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 the drill bit ø2.5 l180/155 2flute f/quick c was broken in multiple pieces through the shaft.All pieces were returned for analysis.Additionally the shaft is bent.Unable to disassemble condition could not be confirmed.A dimensional inspection was unable to be performed due to post manufacturing 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 ø2.5 l180/155 2flute f/quick c 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: yes.Device history (lot): a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device product code: 310.230; lot number: 1573p86.It was electronically reviewed and no nonconformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during the manufacturing process.The product was released on: 15/09/2022; manufacturing site: jabil bettlach.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.H10 additional narrative: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device product code: 310.230.Lot number: 1573p86.It was electronically reviewed and no nonconformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during the manufacturing process.The product was released on: 15/09/2022.Manufacturing site: (b)(4).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.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: 2.5MM DRILL BIT/QC/GOLD/180MM
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, PNEUMATIC POWERED & ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): JABIL BETTLACH; muracherstrasse 3; bettlach CO 2544 ; SZ 2544
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16387232
• MDR Text Key: 310209118
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-01949
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819018617
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819018617
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/16/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 310.230
• Device Lot Number: 1573P86
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/25/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/15/2022
• 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: SCRDRIVER SHAFT T8 CYLINDRIC W/GROOVE SH; SCRDRIVER SHAFT T8 SELF-HOLDING; UNIV-DRILL-GUIDE 3.5