MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH CABLE CUTTER-LARGE; CUTTER, WIRE

Catalog Number 391.906

Device Problem Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)

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

Event Date 03/13/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from japan reports an event as follows: it was reported that on 13-march-2024, a light blue sticky stain was discovered on the cable cutter in question.The product was shipped to the hospital prior to the surgery scheduled for (b)(6) 2024.The product was still planned for use during the procedure because the stain was able to be removed after washing.No further information is available.This report is for a cable cutter-large.This is report 1 of 1 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.D9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.E3: initial reporter is a synthes employee.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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10 additional narrative: h3, h4, h6: the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that '391.906, cable cutter lrg has blue stain/ foreign substance.The observed condition of the device was related to maintenance issue.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the cable cutter lrg would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the cutter has foreign substance because of maintenance, and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.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.Device history review (dhr): part:391.906.Syntheslot:t952885.Supplier lot:t952885.Release to warehouse date: nov 08, 2010.Supplier: (b)(4).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.Most relevant imdrf annex g code is g07002 (appropriate term/code not available) to capture no findings available due to 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.Product returned.

• Brand Name: CABLE CUTTER-LARGE
• Type of Device: CUTTER, WIRE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES TUTTLINGEN; unter hasslen 5; tuttlingen 78532 ; SZ 78532
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18990488
• MDR Text Key: 338787626
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-04184
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HXZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982198402
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982198402
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• 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: 391.906
• Device Lot Number: T952885
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/12/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/28/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/02/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/08/2010
• 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