MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 1.1MM DRILL BIT/MQC/75MM

Catalog Number 03.114.007

Device Problems Failure to Cut (2587); Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 11/29/2023

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: d9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.E3: reporter is a j&j employee.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

Device report from depuy synthes reports an event in colombia as follows: it was reported that during a procedure on (b)(6) 2023, the drill bits were twisted and were without edge.Other drill bit were used to complete the procedure.No further information is provided.This report is for one (1) 1.1mm drill bit/mqc/75mm this is report 3 of 4 for complaint (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.H3, h6: a product investigation was conducted.The device associated with this complaint was retuned for examination.Visual analysis of the device found blunting of cutting edges.It is not unreasonable that the condition identified in visual analysis would contribute to a dull condition.Therefore we are able to confirm dullness with damage observed, as this kind of evidence indicates repeated use of the device.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event related and depend on the use in clinical practice, 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.Additionally the shaft of the drill was found deformed.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to excessive/unintended forces.A dimensional inspection was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of drill bit ø1.1 l75/61 2flute 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.H3, h6: device history record (dhr) review conducted: part # 03.114.007 synthes lot # u401046 supplier lot # u401046 release to warehouse date: 19 may 2022 supplier : (b)(4).No ncrs were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.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.H4, h6 part # 03.114.007, synthes lot # u401046, supplier lot # u401046, release to warehouse date: 19 may 2022, supplier : (b)(4).No non conformance reports 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: 1.1MM DRILL BIT/MQC/75MM
• Type of Device: DRILL BIT
• 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 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 8472871282
• MDR Report Key: 18380936
• MDR Text Key: 331197195
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-16053
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819394018
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819394018
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.114.007
• Device Lot Number: U401046
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/29/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/22/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/30/2024; 02/29/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/09/2024; 03/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/19/2022
• 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