MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC TORQUE LIMITING HANDLE/QUICK RELEASE-6MM HEX COUPLING; SCREWDRIVERS

Model Number 321.133

Device Problem Failure to Calibrate (2440)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Reporter is a synthes employee.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 on (b)(6) 2019, a torque limiting handle/ quick release hex coupling failed in calibration.The issue was found during testing at service and repair.There was no patient involvement.This complaint involves one (1) device this is 1 of 1 for report (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.A product investigation was conducted.Service & repair evaluation: the customer reported the torque limiting handle/ quick release hex coupling failed in calibration.The repair technician reported the device failed high in calibration test.The cause of the issue is device failed high.The item will be repaired per the inspection sheet and upon passing synthes final inspection, 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.A device history record (dhr) review was conducted: part #: 321.133.Synthes lot number: 6972670-70.Supplier lot number: 6972670-70.Manufacturing site: synthes monument.Release to warehouse date: 06-sep-2012.Supplier: tecomet kenosha.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.

• Brand Name: TORQUE LIMITING HANDLE/QUICK RELEASE-6MM HEX COUPLING
• Type of Device: SCREWDRIVERS
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• MDR Report Key: 9401876
• MDR Text Key: 195098659
• Report Number: 2939274-2019-62434
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034769110
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034769110
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/12/2019

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 Model Number: 321.133
• Device Catalogue Number: 321.133
• Device Lot Number: 6972670-70
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/24/2019
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/12/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/03/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/06/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/18/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1