MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES SELZACH 1.1MM DRILL BIT/MINI QC WITH 6MM STOP/44.5MM; DRILL, BONE, POWERED

Model Number 317.260

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 07/29/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from synthes (b)(4) reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that a drill bit breakage occurred of the air pen drive engine.After breakage detection, it was detected a small drill fragment inside of the patient and it was removed.The drill was replaced and the procedure was continued.It was reported that the mf cortex screw broke during the application, and the fragment was removed and it was discarded.This is report 2 of 3 for complaint (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional product codes: erl, hbe.Lot number provided as f-13802, but could not be confirmed.Device is an instrument and is not implanted/explanted.Investigation could not be completed, no conclusion could be drawn as no device was returned.Review of manufacturing records has been requested.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

If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional narrative: a device history review was conducted.The report indicates that no ncrs were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of the product that would contribute to this complaint condition.A manufacturing investigation was conducted.The report indicates that the investigation of the complained drill bit shows that the tip is broken off.Unfortunately we are not able to determine the exact cause which has lead to this occurrence.Too much mechanical force had been applied during the surgery.We are aware that this is very delicate drill bit which require extra caution during use.No product fault could be detected.The measurable dimensions of the broken drill bit was checked as far as possible and found to be in compliance with the technical drawings and ao/asif specification.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/MINI QC WITH 6MM STOP/44.5MM
• Type of Device: DRILL, BONE, POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES SELZACH; bohnackerweg 5; selzach PA 19380 CH2; SZ 19380 CH25
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES SELZACH; bohnackerweg 5; selzach CH25 45; SZ CH2545
• Manufacturer Contact: linda plews ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 4238821
• MDR Text Key: 5016269
• Report Number: 2520274-2014-14530
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DZI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PK043310
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 07/29/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/08/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 317.260
• Device Catalogue Number: 317.160
• Device Lot Number: F-13802
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/19/2014
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/23/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/27/2013
• 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
• Patient Age: 36 YR
• Patient Weight: 90