MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH QUICK COUPLING FOR K-WIRES; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 511.791

Device Problem Compatibility Problem (2960)

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

Event Date 10/19/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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.The actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to maintenance.Udi: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the quick coupling device would damage/break the k-wire device and had component damage.It was further determined that the device failed pre-test for general condition, check the smallest diameter, check the clamps and check the largest diameter.It was noted in the service order that the device would not hold the attachments (brooch).This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: QUICK COUPLING FOR K-WIRES
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436 ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 10945532
• MDR Text Key: 219517452
• Report Number: 8030965-2020-09362
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819156661
• UDI-Public: 07611819156661
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: K971544
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/22/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/04/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 511.791
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/17/2020
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/20/2020
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/20/2018
• 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