MAUDE Adverse Event Report: OBERDORF SYNTHES PRODUKTIONS GMBH 2.4MM DRILL BIT/QC WITH 65MM STOP; BIT,DRILL

Catalog Number	388.394
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	06/16/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.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 or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2020, during the cervical arthrodesis procedure, in the preparation phase of the pedicle screw placement, the distal portion of the two (2) drill bits broke.The fragments were recovered easily.Procedure was successfully completed without any adverse event.Patient outcome is reported as good.Concomitant device reported: screw (part# unknown, lot# unknown, quantity unknown).This report is for one (1) 2.4mm drill bit.This is report 2 of 2 for complaint (b)(4).
Additional 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.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.
Additional 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.Visual inspection: the received drill bit is broken approximately 14mm from the fluted tip section.The broken off portion is missing.The remaining cutting edges are otherwise still in good condition.Dimensional inspection: the drill bit diameter 2.4 mm (close to the breakage) got measured.Dimension: 2.4, 0/-0.05 mm, measured dimension: 2.38 mm, conclusion: the measuring result does show conformity.Drawing/specification review: the manufacturing review shows that the production procedures were according to the specifications and there were no issues that would contribute to this complaint condition.The review has shown that with 440a the correct material was used according to drawing.The broken surface is homogeneous what indicates material conformity as well.Summary: the received condition of the device is concordant with the complaint description and the complaint condition is confirmed.Based on the provided information we are not able to determine the exact cause of this complaint.We only can assume that a mechanical overloading situation, for example metallic contact or lateral stress, has caused the breakage.Please also note; blunt drill bits require more mechanical power during the application, therefore we would like to draw your attention on page 4 in the leaflet ¿important information¿: check instruments for sound surfaces, and correct adjustment and function.Do not use severely damaged instruments, instruments with unrecognizable markings, corrosion, or blunt cutting surfaces.We conclude that the cause of failure is not due to any manufacturing non-conformances.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed as no product related issue could be detected.Device history part #: 388.394, synthes lot number: u251208, supplier lot number: u251208, release to warehouse date: 03-oct-2016, supplier: (b)(4).The raw material was confirmed to be correct per the specification with no (relevant) non-conformance noted.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.Xs 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: 2.4MM DRILL BIT/QC WITH 65MM STOP
• Common Device Name: BIT,DRILL
• Manufacturer (Section D): OBERDORF SYNTHES PRODUKTIONS GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• MDR Report Key: 10201635
• Report Number: 8030965-2020-04495
• Device Sequence Number: 14085078
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819752931
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819752931
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IT
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/16/2020

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 388.394
• Device Lot Number: U251208
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/16/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/16/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/16/2020; 08/13/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/26/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/11/2020; 08/17/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: UNK - SCREWS: TRAUMA; UNK - SCREWS: TRAUMA