MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH DRILL BIT Ø1.5 W/STOP L50/8 2FLUTE; DRILL, BONE, POWERED

Catalog Number 03.503.408

Device Problems Break (1069); Failure to Cut (2587)

Patient Problems Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 02/13/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from synthes reports an event in colombia as follows: it was reported on february 13, 2024, that the drill bits of this reference did not cut and the drill bit of lot.Split during jaw drilling.The fragment of the drill bit was extracted without complications and without delays in surgery.This report is for one (1) drill bit ø1.5 w/stop l50/8 2flute this is report 2 of 2 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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.D9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation but has yet to be received.E3: reporter is a j&j sales representative.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.H3, h4, h6: product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and 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 history review (dhr): part: 03.503.408, synthes lot: u400221, supplier lot: u400221, release to warehouse date: 24 june, 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.

Event Description

The surgery was completed successfully.No additional medical intervention was required and the patient outcome was reported to be stable.

• Brand Name: DRILL BIT Ø1.5 W/STOP L50/8 2FLUTE
• Type of Device: DRILL, BONE, POWERED
• 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: 18807713
• MDR Text Key: 337486244
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-03042
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DZI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: K043310
• 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

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/29/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.503.408
• Device Lot Number: U400221
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/24/2022
• 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