MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH HANDLE WITH QUICK COUPLING, SMALL; TAP, BONE

Catalog Number 311.43

Device Problem Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)

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

Event Date 10/12/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from canada reports an event as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2023 after sterilization, brown marks were spotted on the packaging of the single package instruments in question.All instruments had resin handles.There was no reported patient or procedure interaction.This report is for a handle with quick coupling, small.This is report 3 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.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 expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.E3: initial reporter is a synthes employee.H3, h4, h6: without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.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.The product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that handle with quick coupling, small shows the presence of foreign substance on packaging.The observed condition is likely due to improper cleaning/sterilization.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the handle with quick coupling, small would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, potential cause can be attributed to maintenance and 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.

• Brand Name: HANDLE WITH QUICK COUPLING, SMALL
• Type of Device: TAP, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): BRANDYWINE; 1303 goshen parkway; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18148125
• MDR Text Key: 328269253
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-14460
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982187390
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982187390
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• 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: 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: 11/16/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 311.43
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: CANNULATED 4.0MM HEXAGONAL SCREWDRIVER.; SDDRIVE SCREWDRIVER T8.; SDDRIVE(TM) SCREWDRIVER T15.; SMALL HEXAGONAL SCRDRIVER HOLDING SLV.