MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC BENDING/CUTTING PLIERS; PLIERS, SURGICAL

Model Number 391.962

Device Problem Failure to Cut (2587)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Part 391.962, lot t156261: manufacturing site: (b)(4).Release to warehouse date: january 18, 2018.A review of the device history records was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformance's were identified.A product investigation was completed: upon visual inspection, the carbide insert broken off at the cutting slot of the device and a resistance was observed in opening /closing due to friction.No other issues were observed with the returned components of the device.No dimensional inspection can be performed due to post-manufacturing damage.Furthermore, the complaint relevant dimensions cannot be checked for dimensional accuracy, because of the design of the device.Based on the date of manufacture the drawings, reflecting the current and manufactured revision were reviewed.The complaint condition is confirmed as broken carbide insert can cause the reported condition.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the issue and hence the root cause cannot be determined.The potential cause could be due to unintended forces applied to the device.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.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.

Event Description

It was reported on (b)(6) 2020, during an inspection, it was found that the bending/cutting pliers failed to cut the maxframe wire.There was no patient involvement.During investigation of the returned device by the manufacturer, it was noted the carbide insert broken off at the cutting slot of the device and a resistance was observed in opening /closing due to friction.Concomitant device reported: maxframe wire (part unknown, lot unknown, quantity 1).This report is for a bending/cutting pliers.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).

• Brand Name: BENDING/CUTTING PLIERS
• Type of Device: PLIERS, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES TUTTLINGEN; unter hasslen 5; tuttlingen 78532 ; GM 78532
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 11077999
• MDR Text Key: 223797354
• Report Number: 2939274-2020-05722
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982198525
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982198525
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/03/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/28/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 391.962
• Device Catalogue Number: 391.962
• Device Lot Number: T156261
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/18/2020
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/10/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/18/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: UNK - MAXFRAME