MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH DEPTH GAUGE F/LOCK-SCR MEAS-RANGE-110 F/; GAUGE, DEPTH

Catalog Number 03.010.019

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 01/09/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6), 2022, during a procedure the depth gauge snapped at the base of the measurer while measuring for locking screws due to wear and tear of a set that is used regularly.Procedure was completed successfully using another set of instrument, with a ten(10) minutes surgical delay.This report is for one (1) depth gauge f/lock-scr meas-range-110 f/.This is report 1 of 3 for complaint (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Reporter is a j&j sales representative.Device is not distributed in the united states, but is similar to device marketed in the usa.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: DEPTH GAUGE F/LOCK-SCR MEAS-RANGE-110 F/
• Type of Device: GAUGE, DEPTH
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK HÄGENDORF (CH); im bifang 6; haegendorf 4614 ; SZ 4614
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 13472583
• MDR Text Key: 290794782
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-00732
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819775268
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819775268
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/07/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.010.019
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/10/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: UNK - SCREWDRIVERS; UNK - SCREWS: TRAUMA