MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH COMPRESSION/DISTRACTION HOLDING SLEEVE/3.0MM K-WIRE; INSTRUMENT, COMPRESSION

Catalog Number	03.111.024
Medical Device Problem Code	Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/24/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A product investigation was conducted.Visual investigation: the received devices are in an desolate condition.Especially the surface of the instruments are worn and deformed from frequent using as well as the bore are worn and deformed.Investigation conclusion: after a visual inspection, it is determined that the reusable instrument is worn from repeated use and servicing; therefore, further investigation for the reported complaint device is not required.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.End of life definition per important information leaflet se_023827_am, limits on reprocessing: end of life of a device is normally determined by wear and damage due to use.Evidence of damage and wear on a device may include but is not limited to corrosion (i.E.Rust, pitting), discoloration, excessive scratches, flaking, wear and cracks.Improperly functioning devices, devices with unrecognizable markings, missing or removed (buffed off) part numbers, damaged and excessively worn devices should not be used.No manufacturing related issue was identified and/or confirmed.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is appropriate.A device history record (dhr) review was conducted: part # 03.111.024, lot # 2680036, manufacturing site: (b)(4), release to warehouse date: 11.Feb.2011.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformance's were identified.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 3mm k-wire distraction holding sleeve had metal stuck in the cannulation so was unusable during a distraction of the ulna - diaphyseal aclasia case performed on (b)(6) 2020.The cannulation of the instrument was blocked.Surgeon had to use 2.5mm k-wire and sleeve as an alternative.The surgeon was not able to use his desired choice of diameter for the k-wires due to this issue however it did not result in any adverse events for the patient.There was a fifteen (15) minute surgical delay however the case was finished successfully.The patient outcome is reported as well.During manufacturer's investigation of the returned two (2) distraction holding sleeves/3.0mm k-wire it was observed that the surface of the instruments are worn and deformed from frequent using as well as the bore are worn and deformed.This device condition was evaluated and determined to be reportable on november 16, 2020.This report is for one (1) compression/distraction holding sleeve/3.0mm k-wire.This is report 1 of 2 for complaint (b)(4).

• Brand Name: COMPRESSION/DISTRACTION HOLDING SLEEVE/3.0MM K-WIRE
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, COMPRESSION
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• MDR Report Key: 10985930
• Report Number: 8030965-2020-09576
• Device Sequence Number: 16815498
• Product Code: HWN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819375840
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819375840
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/24/2020

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: 03.111.024
• Device Lot Number: 2680036
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/22/2020
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/16/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/10/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1