MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC DEPTH GAUGE FOR 2.0MM AND 2.4MM SCREWS; GAUGE, DEPTH

Model Number 319.006

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that on an unknown date, during a procedure, the depth gauge was broken.It was unknown if there was a patient or hospital involvement.This complaint involves three (3) devices.This report is for (1) depth gauge for 2.0mm and 2.4mm screws.This is report 4 of 5 for (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint #: (b)(4).Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/ investigation but has yet to be received.Reporter is a j&j representative.Without a lot number, the device history records review could not be completed as no product was received.The investigation could not be completed, no product was received; 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.

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.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.

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.H3, h6: the device was 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.

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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.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.Investigation summary: the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that depth gauge f/scr ø2+2.4 meas-range up-t is broken, the needle of the device has broken off and is missing, this condition is related with the customer complaint regarding a depth gauge broken.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed as the broken condition observed on the depth gauge f/scr ø2+2.4 meas-range up-t would contribute to the complained device issue.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition and hence the root cause cannot be determined.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.Dimensional inspection: no dimensional inspection was performed due to post-manufacturing damage and device geometry.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.Device history review: 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.

• Brand Name: DEPTH GAUGE FOR 2.0MM AND 2.4MM SCREWS
• Type of Device: GAUGE, DEPTH
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES BRANDYWINE; 1303 goshen parkway; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 12872277
• MDR Text Key: 281336207
• Report Number: 2939274-2021-06826
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982189943
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982189943
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 10/29/2021

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 319.006
• Device Catalogue Number: 319.006
• Device Lot Number: 5575401
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/29/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/24/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 12/30/2021; 03/21/2022; 03/28/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/30/2021; 03/23/2022; 04/22/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/15/2007
• 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
• Treatment: DEPTH GAUGE FOR 2.0MM AND 2.4MM SCREWS; DEPTH GAUGE FOR 2.0MM AND 2.4MM SCREWS; DEPTH GAUGE FOR 2.0MM AND 2.4MM SCREWS; DEPTH GAUGE FOR 2.0MM AND 2.4MM SCREWS