MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH COLLINEAR REDUCTION CLAMP SLIDING MECHAN; FORCEPS

Catalog Number 314.291

Device Problems Break (1069); Crack (1135)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

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 expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation but has yet to be received.E3: reporter is a j&j sales 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.

Event Description

Originally submitted on (b)(4) had to create new (b)(4) due to wrong opco.It was reported on an on an unknown date that the handle for the colinear clamp had a crack that had appeared and then snapped.There was no surgical delay.The procedure was successfully completed.No fragments were generated.There were no patient outcomes or consequences.This report is for one (1) collinear reduction clamp sliding mechan 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.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.H3, h6: part:314.291.Lot:11-2307.Manufacturing site: werk selzach.Supplier: (b)(4).Release to warehouse date: 29 march 2012.Expiration date: na.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.Service and repair evaluation: the customer reported the 314.291 needs repair.The repair technician reported the device failed the cosmetics and instrument operation to be smooth and non binding tests.The product was found out of specification.The item will be repaired and will be returned to the customer upon completion of the service and repair process.The evaluation was confirmed.The device was deemed serviceable and will be returned to the customer, no design or manufacturing issues were identified therefore it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.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: COLLINEAR REDUCTION CLAMP SLIDING MECHAN
• Type of Device: FORCEPS
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES SELZACH; bohackerweg 5; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 19003613
• MDR Text Key: 338919951
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-04243
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819280595
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819280595
• 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

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: 314.291
• Device Lot Number: 11-2307
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/13/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/29/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/09/2024; 04/12/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/03/2024; 05/10/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/29/2012
• 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