MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC STARDRIVE SCREWDRIVER T8; SCREWDRIVERS

Catalog Number 03.110.007

Device Problems Material Deformation (2976); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Synthes sales representative.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.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 on an unknown date, during inspection, the two (2) stardrive screwdrivers were found stripped.There was no patient involvement.This complaint involves two (2) devices.This report is 2 of 2 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.Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.A review of the device history records has been requested.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.H10: additional narrative: d10.H3, h6: a product investigation was completed: the stardrive screwdriver t8 was received with the distal tip of the screwdriver stripped.The metal knob at the top of the screwdriver where the part number and lot number are etched is missing.This is consistent with the reported complaint condition, thus confirming the complaint.The relevant drawing was reviewed.The complaint condition is confirmed as the stardrive screwdriver t8 was received with the distal tip of the screwdriver stripped.After a visual inspection, it is determined that the screwdriver is worn from repeated use and servicing.During the investigation, no product design or manufacturing issues were observed that may have contributed to the complaint condition; therefore, further corrective and/or preventive action is not required.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: STARDRIVE SCREWDRIVER T8
• Type of Device: SCREWDRIVERS
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• MDR Report Key: 8283012
• MDR Text Key: 134332943
• Report Number: 2939274-2019-56102
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982071859
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982071859
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/08/2019

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: 03.110.007
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/19/2019
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/08/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/28/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/07/2019; 02/19/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/18/2019; 02/27/2019
• Patient Sequence Number: 1