SYNTHES GMBH 2.2MM THREADED DRILL GUIDE FOR MATRIXRIB LOCKING PLATES; GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT
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Catalog Number 03.501.033 |
Device Problems
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 07/31/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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: 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.
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Event Description
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Device report from depuy synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that the guide was twisted during the surgery on (b)(6) 2023, which makes it difficult to pass the drill bit.There was no patient impact.This report is for one (1) 2.2mm threaded drill guide for matrixrib locking plates.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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 not returned to depuy synthes, however photo was provided for review.The photo investigation did not reveal any defect with the 03.501.033, matrixrib drill guid 2.2 f/pl.The overall complaint was unconfirmed as the observed condition of the 03.501.033, matrixrib drill guid 2.2 f/pl would not contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.H4, h6 part number: 03.501.033 lot number: 91p8678 manufacturing site: haegendorf release to warehouse date: 26th march 2021 a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, 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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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 number: 03.501.033, lot number: 91p8678, manufacturing site: haegendorf, release to warehouse date: 26th march 2021.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, 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 matrixrib drill guid 2.2 f/pl was found the tip stripped.This can be related to the unable to assemble issue.The complaint allegation can be confirmed.No other defect was found.A dimensional inspection for the matrixrib drill guid 2.2 f/pl was not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional test could not be performed as the mating device was not returned.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 matrixrib drill guid 2.2 f/pl 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.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.
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