MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH SILICONE INSERT F/INLINE PL CUTTER; PLIERS, SURGICAL

Catalog Number	03.130.270
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in (b)(64) as follows: it was reported that, the plate cutter in question was broken at the movable part of the root plate cutter.This report is for one (1) silicone insert f/inline pl cutter.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation but has yet to be received.Reporter is a j&j sales representative.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).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.H3, h6: investigation summary: the product was returned to us cq for evaluation.The us cq team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed cut-pliers in-line f/lock pl 1.3+va lock the jaw of the cutting plier was broken, and broken piece was also returned no other issues were identified.The dimensional inspection was not performed due to post manufacturing damage.The observed condition drill cut-pliers in-line f/lock pl 1.3+va lock in the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed broken condition of the cut-pliers in-line f/lock pl 1.3+va loc.While no definitive root cause could be determined, it is probable that cut-pliers in-line f/lock pl 1.3+va lock was broken due to the unintended forces.There was no indication that a design or manufacturing issue contributed to the complaint.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 history lot: part number: 03.130.270.Lot number: t131833.Manufacturing site: tuttlingen.Release to warehouse date: 02-mar-2016.A review of the device history records was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.The raw material certificate was reviewed and the used material was according to the specification of the device.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: SILICONE INSERT F/INLINE PL CUTTER
• Common Device Name: PLIERS, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• 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: 12565220
• Report Number: 8030965-2021-08301
• Device Sequence Number: 1415614
• Product Code: HTC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819690721
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819690721
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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: Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/02/2021

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: 03.130.270
• Device Lot Number: T131833
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/18/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/02/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/27/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/01/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/10/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/02/2016
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown