MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH Q-COUPLING FOR KWIRES AND PINSØ1.5-4.0MM; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED

Catalog Number 530.791

Device Problem Mechanical Jam (2983)

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

Event Date 01/01/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.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.D9, h3, h6: the actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the investigation has been completed, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.Udi: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported from netherlands that during service and repair/pre-testing, it was observed that the q coupling for k wire device would not hold the k wire, the coupling was worn, the mechanics seized and was frozen (would not move).The device also failed pretests for general condition and check self-holding force in smallest range.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The date of event was unknown but was known to have occurred in 2024.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.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.H10 additional narrative: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the device would not hold the k wire device, had cosmetic damage, the coupling was worn and the mechanics seized.The device also failed pretests for general condition and check self-holding force in smallest range.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was traced to component failure due to normal wear.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.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.H10 additional narrative: upon further review of the complaint, it was determined that the reported malfunction is unlikely to cause or contribute to serious injury or death if it were to recur.Therefore, this complaint is not reportable.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: Q-COUPLING FOR KWIRES AND PINSØ1.5-4.0MM
• Type of Device: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18865054
• MDR Text Key: 337550202
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-03331
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819491861
• UDI-Public: 07611819491861
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: NL
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/07/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/08/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 530.791
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/22/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/19/2016
• 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