MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH T-HANDLE T25 STARDRIVE SHAFT F/MATRIX-LONG; SCREWDRIVER

Catalog Number	03.632.074
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/08/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2021, a distal tip of the screwdriver broke off, during a matrix pedicle screw system removal and extension of fusion case.Fragments were generated which were removed easily without additional intervention.Surgeon used a metal cutting burr, to remove the construct.The surgery was delayed for twenty (20) minutes due to the reported event.The procedure was successfully completed.There was no patient consequence reported.This report is for one (1) t-handle t25 stardrive shaft f/matrix-long.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional narrative: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.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.

• Brand Name: T-HANDLE T25 STARDRIVE SHAFT F/MATRIX-LONG
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 12939469
• Report Number: 8030965-2021-09980
• Device Sequence Number: 4962825
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819377301
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819377301
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/08/2021

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: 03.632.074
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/08/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/06/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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