MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC TORQUE LIMITING HANDLE/QUICK RELEASE-6MM HEX COUPLING; SCREWDRIVER

Model Number	321.133
Medical Device Problem Code	Calibration Problem (2890)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/23/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Reporter is a synthes employee.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported on (b)(6) 2021, the torque limiting t-handle had failed in calibration.There was no patient involvement.This report involves one (1) torque limiting handle/quick release-6mm hex coupling.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).
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.Part: 321.133.Synthes lot: 6972670-18.Supplier lot: 6972670-18.Release to warehouse date: august 31, 2012.Supplier: tecomet kenosha.No nonconformance reports (ncrs) 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.Service and repair evaluation: it was reported that the torque limiting t-handle had failed in calibration.The torque tested high.The repair technician reported the device required further testing at the vendor.The cause of the issue is unknown.The item was repaired per the inspection sheet 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: TORQUE LIMITING HANDLE/QUICK RELEASE-6MM HEX COUPLING
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVER
• 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: 13306169
• Report Number: 2939274-2022-00224
• Device Sequence Number: 19689209
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034769110
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034769110
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial,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: 321.133
• Device Catalogue Number: 321.133
• Device Lot Number: 6972670-18
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/23/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/23/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/18/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/20/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/18/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/31/2012
• 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