MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH DEPTH GAUGE 2.7/3.5 40 - 100; GAUGE, DEPTH

Catalog Number 03.133.081

Device Problems Incorrect Measurement (1383); Device Slipped (1584)

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

Event Date 09/14/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported during the inspection in the orthokit loaner department at loc umkirch, the following product deviation was identified.There should be a resistance when moving the depth gauge, so that it does not slip.This is not the case with the products.The length to determine the screws can therefore not be correct.There is no patient impact and no surgical delay.This report is for one depth gauge 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: e1: initial reporter is j&j company representative; h3, h4, h6 investigation summary: 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 depth gauge 2.7/3.5 40 - 100 sleeve component presents undesired movement due to a bent condition of the shaft, this condition prevents the device from measuring accurately.A dimensional inspection was not performed for the depth gauge 2.7/3.5 40 - 100 since it was not applicable.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 as the observed condition of the depth gauge 2.7/3.5 40 - 100 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.Drawing/specifications reviewed? yes, reviewed.Dimensional inspection: n/a.Device history: part # 03.133.081; synthes lot # 56473632; supplier lot # h889467; release to warehouse date # 03 july 2020; supplier # mack molding company.No ncrs were generated during production.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: DEPTH GAUGE 2.7/3.5 40 - 100
• Type of Device: GAUGE, DEPTH
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18182268
• MDR Text Key: 328673952
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-14634
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07612334122049
• UDI-Public: 07612334122049
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• 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: 11/21/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.133.081
• Device Lot Number: H889467
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/09/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/03/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1