MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 3.2MM DRILL BIT/QC/145MM; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, PNEUMATIC POWERED & ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 310.310

Device Problem Failure to Cut (2587)

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

Event Date 09/12/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from colombia reports an event as follows: it was reported that on 12-september-2023, the drill bits in question were found to be dull and would not cut as intended.The drill bits did not pass through the bone, causing overheating and a delay in reduction.No further information is available.This report is for a 3.2mm drill bit/qc/145mm.This is report 1 of 4 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.D2: additional procodes: hwe, gfa, gff 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.

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.H3, h6: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device.Product code: 310.310; lot number: 3373p41.It was electronically reviewed and no nonconformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during the manufacturing process.The product was released on: 08/12/2022; manufacturing site: jabil bettlach.The product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photographs attached were reviewed, however the image quality is poor and no observations pertaining to the nature of the reported event could be identified.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was unconfirmed for the 310.310, drill bit ø3.2 l145/120 2flute f/quick c as the photographs attached are insufficient to draw a conclusion about the reported event.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.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.H3, h4, h6 investigation summary the device associated with this report was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that drill bit ø3.2 l145/120 2flute f/quick c was found with the cutting edges at the fluted tip rounded and blunt.The device also shows signs of corrosion.The reported allegation of dullness can be attributed to the observed condition of the device.The observed condition was consistent as an end of life indicator for the device.No other issues were identified.The observed condition was identified as an end of life indicator; damage consistent with repeated use and servicing.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event related and depend on the use and inspection of the device in clinical practice.As the device can be damaged on the first or 100th use, the device must be properly inspected prior to each surgical use.Refer to the device/country specific ifu for information related to end of life, reprocessing instructions, and inspection procedures.A dimensional inspection was not performed for the drill bit ø3.2 l145/120 2flute f/quick c due to it is not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional test was performed not performed since it is not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the drill bit ø3.2 l145/120 2flute f/quick c would have contributed to the complained issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to end of life, and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is required.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.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: d9 h3, h6: the subject device has been received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.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: 3.2MM DRILL BIT/QC/145MM
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, PNEUMATIC POWERED & ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK BETTLACH (CH); muracherstrasse 3; bettlach 2544 ; SZ 2544
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17839611
• MDR Text Key: 324532011
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-12340
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HSZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982186478
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982186478
• 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,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/28/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 310.310
• Device Lot Number: 3373P41
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/08/2022
• 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: DRILL BIT Ø3.2 PERCUT CALIBR L300/200 F/; DRILL BIT Ø4.3 L180 F/QUICK COUP; DRILL BIT Ø4.3 PERCUT CALIBR L300/200 F/
• Patient Age: 82 YR