MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH HANDLE FOR 90° SCREWDRIVER; DRILL, BONE, POWERED

Catalog Number 03.505.004

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

Patient Problem Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 04/13/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Device report from synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that handles do not work, they find it difficult to turn.It has negative implications for the patient, additional 4 incisions are made.This complaint involves one (1) device hand.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Product complaint # (b)(4).Additional product code: dzi, dzj.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.

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: a1: patient id also reported as (b)(6).A2, a3.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.D1, d2.D2: additional procode: dzj.

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.H3, h4, h6: part 03.505.004, lot 8202894: manufacturing site: (b)(4).Release to warehouse date: october 01, 2020.Supplier: (b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.H3, h6: a product investigation was completed: visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the hand had no signs of cosmetic defects.A dimensional inspection for the hand was unable to be performed due to complex geometry of the device.A functional test was performed manually using a screwdriver to rotate the shaft, the component rotated smoothly with no signs of issue.The complaint condition was not able to be replicated.The current and manufactured to drawings were reviewed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the hand would contribute to the complained device issue.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition and hence the root cause cannot be determined.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 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: HANDLE FOR 90° SCREWDRIVER
• Type of Device: DRILL, BONE, POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES SELZACH; bohackerweg 5; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 14348156
• MDR Text Key: 291326618
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-03099
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DZI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819187481
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819187481
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: K082649
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 05/10/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.505.004
• Device Lot Number: 8202894
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/13/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/10/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/22/2022; 08/18/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/22/2022; 09/15/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/26/2020
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 30 YR
• Patient Sex: Male