MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH RETENTION PIN FOR SCREWDRIVER SHORT / XL25

Catalog Number 03.045.004

Device Problems Break (1069); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)

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

Event Date 04/09/2024

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

It was reported that during a procedure on (b)(6) 2024, the screwdriver could not attach to the screw.The tip of the screwdriver was broken off.The procedure was not delayed.The screw was inserted without attachment.There was no other medical intervention required.Patient outcome is reported as good.This report is for one (1) retention pin for screwdriver short / xl25 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.G1: manufacturing site name and address.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: RETENTION PIN FOR SCREWDRIVER SHORT / XL25
• Type of Device: SCREWDRIVER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK HÄGENDORF (CH); im bifang 6; haegendorf CO 4614 ; SZ 4614
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 8472871282
• MDR Report Key: 19154163
• MDR Text Key: 340743970
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-05330
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07612334167811
• UDI-Public: (01)07612334167811
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• 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: 03.045.004
• Device Lot Number: 190P141
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/09/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/22/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/23/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/14/2021
• 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: UNK- SCREW