MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH SILIC HAND W/AO/ASIF-QC; FORCEPS

Catalog Number 03.118.111

Device Problems Device Slipped (1584); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)

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

Event Date 11/10/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from synthes reports an event in colombia as follows: it was reported on (b)(6) 2023, that during surgery, the specialist drills to pass a cortical screw but refers that the handle has no force and it is loose apparently, and the tip does not hold the screws causing difficulty inserting them into the plate and also causes discomfort in the specialist, it was delayed approximately 5 minutes of the procedure, the surgery was successful.It was partially resolved using the handle of ref 01.118.226 corresponding to the instrumental of 2.7.There was no way to resolve the issue with the tip.There was no harm to the patient.This report is for one (1) silic hand w/ao/asif-qc this is report 1 of 1 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.H10 additional narrative: d9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation but has yet to be received.H3, h4, h6: without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.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: part number: 03.118.111, lot number: t195268, manufacturing site: tuttlingen, release to warehouse date: 30-jul-2020.A review of the device history records was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.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 silic hand w/ao/asif-q presented signs of normal use.The knob of the device is loose and presents a creaking sound.A functional test was performed with mating device 314.116 scrdriver shaft 3.5 t15 self-holding f/a revealed that although the devices assemble, they do not have a tight fit.Unable to assemble condition was not able to be replicated.A dimensional inspection was not performed for the silic hand w/ao/asif-q since it was not applicable.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 silic hand w/ao/asif-q 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 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.

• Brand Name: SILIC HAND W/AO/ASIF-QC
• Type of Device: FORCEPS
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES TUTTLINGEN; unter hasslen 5; tuttlingen CO 78532 ; GM 78532
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18250834
• MDR Text Key: 329555246
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-15217
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819521407
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819521407
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

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: 03.118.111
• Device Lot Number: T195268
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/10/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/01/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/03/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/19/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/30/2020
• 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
• Treatment: SCRDRIVER SHAFT 3.5 T15 SELF-HOLDING F/A; UNK - PLATES: TRAUMA; UNK - SCREWS: CORTICAL : TRAUMA
• Patient Sex: Female