MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC REDUCTION FORCEPS WITH POINTS RATCHET 174MM

Model Number	399.94
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
It was reported that on an unknown date, the clamp was broken.It is unknown how the issue was discovered.It is unknown if there was patient involvement.This report is for a reduction forceps with points ratchet 174mm.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/ investigation, but has yet to be received.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
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.H10 additional narrative: d9.Date device returned to manufacturer.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
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.H10 additional narrative: h3, h6: part: 399.94, lot: t197196, manufacturing site: (b)(6), release to warehouse date: february 13, 2020.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.Service and repair evaluation: the customer reported the reduction forceps points ratchet 174 clamp was broken.The repair technician reported loose screw.Loose component is the reason for repair.The cause of the issue is undetermined.The reason for repair is loose component.The following part was replaced: screw f/ leaf spring.The item was repaired per the inspection sheet, passed synthes final inspection and will be returned to the customer upon completion of the service and repair process.Finalized service record will be archived.The evaluation was confirmed.The device was deemed serviceable and will be returned to the customer, no design or manufacturing issues were identified therefore it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.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: REDUCTION FORCEPS WITH POINTS RATCHET 174MM
• Common Device Name: FORCEPS
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• 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: 13010917
• Report Number: 2939274-2021-07089
• Device Sequence Number: 17375081
• Product Code: HTD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982203137
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982203137
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OR
• 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,Followup

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: 399.94
• Device Catalogue Number: 399.94
• Device Lot Number: T197196
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/07/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/17/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/04/2022; 01/05/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/04/2022; 01/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/13/2020
• 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