MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH CRANIAL-SCR PLUSDRIVE Ø1.6 SELF-DRILL L4; SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS

Catalog Number 400.834.04S

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 11/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from synthes reports an event in china as follows: it was reported that on an unknown date in (b)(6) 2023, when the surgeon inserted the screw, the screw head was cracking.The surgeon changed to another screw, and that screw was broken.All pieces were removed from the patient, and another device was used to complete the surgery.There were no adverse consequences to the patient and there was no surgical delay.This report involves one cranial-scr plusdrive ø1.6 self-drill l4.This is report 1 of 1 for pc-(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.H10 additional narrative: d9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.E1: initial reporter facility name: (b)(6)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.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the cranial-scr plusdrive ø1.6 self-drill l4 was found broken between the shaft and the head, fragments of the head were received and unknown colored substance on the head were observed.Additionally, presents nicks and wear on the drive portion likely from use/engagements of the screwdriver tip, this condition cannot be traced to a manufacturing issue.A dimensional inspection for the cranial-scr plusdrive ø1.6 self-drill l4 was not performed due to post manufacturing damage.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the cranial-scr plusdrive ø1.6 self-drill l4 would contribute to the complained device issue.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition and hence the root cause cannot be determined.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history review (dhr): a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device product code#:400.834.04s, lot #:6720p68.It was electronically reviewed and no nonconformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during the manufacturing process.The product was released on: 04/07/2023, manufacturing site: jabil bettlach, expiry date:01/06/2033.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

Upon inspection of the returned product on december 21, 2023, it was determined that a second screw was broken.This is report 1 of 2 for (b)(4).

• Brand Name: CRANIAL-SCR PLUSDRIVE Ø1.6 SELF-DRILL L4
• Type of Device: SCREW, FIXATION, INTRAOSSEOUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK BETTLACH (CH); muracherstrasse 3; bettlach 2544 ; SZ 2544
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18229004
• MDR Text Key: 330370850
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-14964
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819806511
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819806511
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K031807
• 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
• Report Date: 12/28/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 400.834.04S
• Device Lot Number: 6720P68
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/07/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/29/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/13/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/04/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: CRANIAL-SCR PLUSDRIVE Ø1.6 SELF-DRILL L4