MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC 2NM TORQUE LIMITING HANDLE - QK COUPLING; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	03.614.035
Medical Device Problem Codes	Labelling, Instructions for Use or Training Problem (1318); Calibration Problem (2890)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/26/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Reporter is a j&j employee.The subject device has been received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported on (b)(6) 2021, during an evaluation at service and repair it was found out that the torque limiting handle quick coupling part failed torque test and etch illegible.No patient involvement.This report is for one (1) 2nm torque limiting handle - qk coupling.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint pc-001007861.
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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H3, h6: part # 03.614.035; synthes lot # h686587-21; supplier lot # h686587-21; release to warehouse date: october 15, 2018.Supplier: (b)(4).No ncrs were generated during production.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.Visual inspection: the 2nm torque limiting handle - qk coupling was received showing visual defects on the etch that would contribute to the complaint condition.No other issues were identified with the returned components of the device.Device failure/defect identified? yes: the device failure/defect of illegible etch was identified during the investigation and is related to the reported complaint condition.Dimensional inspection: a dimensional inspection was not performed as the internal components cannot be accessed without the use of destructive testing.Document/specification review: the following drawings, reflecting the manufactured and current revision, were reviewed.A functional torque test was not performed as the returned device was found to have a hard to read etch.A definitive root cause was not determined during investigation.There was no indication that a design or manufacturing issue contributed to the complaint.No design issues were observed during the document/specification review.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.

• Brand Name: 2NM TORQUE LIMITING HANDLE - QK COUPLING
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer (Section G): MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 12851407
• Report Number: 2939274-2021-06770
• Device Sequence Number: 14726139
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034715032
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034715032
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NJ
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/26/2021

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 Model Number: 03.614.035
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.614.035
• Device Lot Number: H686587-21
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/04/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/26/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/14/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/22/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/15/2018
• 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