MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH SDDRIVE SCREWDRIVER T25/SELF-RETAINING

Catalog Number 03.010.107

Device Problems Break (1069); Crack (1135); Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 11/16/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that november 16,2023 the devices were discovered chipped, dented, and cracked.No patient or procedure involved.It is unknown when the malfunctions occurred.This report is for sddrive screwdriver t25/self-retaining for (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: b3: unknown when devices malfunctioned.D9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.E1: initial reporter is j&j company representative.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.H3, h6: a product investigation was conducted.The device associated with this report was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the device was broken in the proximal edge of the handle.Additionally the device was found stripped from the tip and exhibits signs of normal use around the shaft.No other product defects were identified.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.A dimensional inspection was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the sddrive screwdriver t25/self-retaining would have contributed to the complained issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to component failure, and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is required.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.H3, h6: device history record (dhr) review conducted: part: 03.010.107, synthes lot:5267058, supplier lot # n/a, release to warehouse date: june 22, 2006, manufactured by: synthes brandywine, no ncrs were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.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, h6: the subject device has been received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.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: SDDRIVE SCREWDRIVER T25/SELF-RETAINING
• Type of Device: SCREWDRIVER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): BRANDYWINE; 1303 goshen parkway; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18294450
• MDR Text Key: 330122921
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-15545
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HXX
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 12/08/2023

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: 03.010.107
• Device Lot Number: 5267058
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/16/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/08/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/16/2024; 03/13/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/30/2024; 03/14/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/22/2006
• 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