MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH SYNFRAME HALF RING; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number 387.337

Device Problems Compatibility Problem (2960); Material Integrity Problem (2978)

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

Event Date 12/10/2023

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.H3, h4, h6: service and repair evaluation: the customer reported that on (b)(6) 2023, the 387.337, synframe half ring has a screw that was stripped and no longer holds the two halves together.The repair technician reported that device failed the etch clarity and correctness.Etch unreadable is the reason for repair.The item is not repairable per the inspection sheet.The cause of the issue is etch unreadable.The item will be forwarded to customer quality.The evaluation was confirmed.Device history review (dhr): the device lot number is unknown, therefore a device history review could not be performed.If the lot/serial number becomes available, the record will be re-assessed.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

It was reported that on december 10, 2023, the synframe half ring had a screw that was stripped and no longer holds the two halves together.The damaged product was reported after sterilization.There was no patient involvement.It was noted that upon the product return, there were two involved synframe half rings.This report involves one synframe half ring.This is report 2 of 2 for (b)(4).

• Brand Name: SYNFRAME HALF RING
• Type of Device: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• 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: 18740035
• MDR Text Key: 336561083
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-02634
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXH
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: 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: 02/20/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 387.337
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/08/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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