MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH BLADE/SCREW GUIDE SLEEVE; GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number 03.037.017

Device Problems Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

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

Event Date 01/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

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: b3: event occurred on an unknown date in 2023.D9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.H3, h6: 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.

Event Description

It was reported that on an unknown date in 2023, the blade guide sleeve would not insert into the aiming arm.It appeared as though the threads were stripped, but that the aiming arm was also deformed.The procedure was completed successfully using replacement pieces of the same type.There was a surgical delay of approximately 5 minutes.There was no reported adverse patient impact.No further information is available.This report is for a blade/screw guide sleeve.This is report 2 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.H4, h6 product code: 03.037.017; lot number : 9339540; release to warehouse date : 29.Jan.2015; expiration date : na; supplier: na; manufacturing site: werk mezzovico.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot 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.

• Brand Name: BLADE/SCREW GUIDE SLEEVE
• Type of Device: GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK MEZZOVICO (CH); via cavazz 5; mezzovico 6805 ; SZ 6805
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17765008
• MDR Text Key: 323616772
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-11718
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FZX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982070333
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982070333
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/18/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.037.017
• Device Lot Number: 9339540
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/29/2015
• 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: 130 DEG AIMING ARM.; UNK - NAILS.
• Patient Age: 78 YR
• Patient Sex: Female