MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 1.5MM DIA DRILL BIT W/6MM STOP 13MM LENGTH F/90° SCREWDRIVER; DRIVER, WIRE, AND BONE DRILL, MANUAL

Model Number 03.505.041

Device Problem No Apparent Adverse Event (3189)

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

Event Date 02/06/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from japan reports an event as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, during an unknown surgery when the surgeon turned the shafts outside the patient¿s body before use, the shafts broke like they splatter.Another device was used to complete the surgery.Procedure was completed successfully without any surgical delay.This report is for a 1.5mm dia drill bit w/6mm stop 13mm length f/90° screwdriver.This is report 5 of 5 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 procode: dzi.Initial reporter is a synthes employee.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.Part: 03.505.041.Lot no: f-19588.Release to warehouse date: 02 aug, 2016.Manufacturing site: werk selzach.Supplier: sphinx werkzeuge ag.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 ø1.5 w/stop l13/6 2flute 90° was broken across the mid-section of the fluted shaft, both fragments were returned.A dimensional inspection for the drill bit ø1.5 w/stop l13/6 2flute 90° 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 for the drill bit ø1.5 w/stop l13/6 2flute 90°.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: 1.5MM DIA DRILL BIT W/6MM STOP 13MM LENGTH F/90° SCREWDRIVER
• Type of Device: DRIVER, WIRE, AND BONE DRILL, MANUAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16826589
• MDR Text Key: 314125350
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-05380
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DZJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10887587013497
• UDI-Public: (01)10887587013497
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K082649
• 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: 04/27/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 03.505.041
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.505.041
• Device Lot Number: F-19588
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/25/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/26/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/02/2016
• 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: SHAFT; SHAFT; SHAFT; SHAFT