MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 5MM HEX FLEXIBLE SCREWDRIVER; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number 03.037.028

Device Problems Break (1069); Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

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.D9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.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

It was reported that on an unknown date while turning over a tfna tray the sales rep noticed a broken instrument.The tip of the screwdriver was bent/broken off.It was unknown if there was any patient involvement/consequences.No other information was provided at this time this report is for one 5mm hex flexible screwdriver.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).

Event Description

There was no surgical delay.The surgery was successfully completed.There was no patient involvement.

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: b5: additional details added to the event description.H4,h6 product code: : 03.037.028 lot number : 9298597 release to warehouse date : 16 jan 2015 expiration date : na supplier: na manufacturing site: werk hagendorf a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.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.G1.

• Brand Name: 5MM HEX FLEXIBLE SCREWDRIVER
• 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: 18932747
• MDR Text Key: 338186086
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-03811
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982070449
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982070449
• 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
• Report Date: 03/19/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/19/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.037.028
• Device Lot Number: 9298597
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/16/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1