MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH DEPTH GAUGE FOR ASLS SCREWS; GAUGE, DEPTH

Catalog Number 03.025.052

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that on an unknown date, when the nurse opened the box the depth gauge was found to be bent.This report involves one (1) depth gauge for asls screws.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Initial reporter is a synthes employee.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.

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.Visual inspection: the depth gauge f/asls was received at juarez pal.Visual examination of the returned device found the shaft of the returned depth gauge is bent.Dimensional inspection: no dimensional inspection was performed due to post-manufacturing damage.Complaint relevant dimensions cannot be taken.Document/specification review: based on the date of manufacture, the current and manufactured revision of drawings were reviewed.No design issues or discrepancies were identified.Investigation conclusion: the overall complaint was confirmed for the received device.No definitive root cause could be determined based on the provided information.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 history lot - a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.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: DEPTH GAUGE FOR ASLS SCREWS
• Type of Device: GAUGE, DEPTH
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES HAEGENDORF GMBH-CN; im bifang 6; haegendorf 4614 ; SZ 4614
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 12982818
• MDR Text Key: 286642759
• Report Number: 8030965-2021-10145
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819873582
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819873582
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: DA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/29/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/13/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.025.052
• Device Lot Number: 5L12931
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/30/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/24/2019
• 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