MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH T-HANDLE WITH QUICK COUPLING; TAP, BONE

Model Number	311.44
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/18/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6), 2022, during a material extraction surgery, several pieces of the extraction set were damaged during the transoperative period.Two pieces of reverse threads were broken on the extraction screws.A t-handle was bent.In addition, a trephine was broken trying to drill bone to remove the screw.It should be noted that none of the pieces that broke remained inside the patient and the screws could be removed after much effort.The procedure was completed successfully with a sixty (60) minute delay and no consequence to the patient.This report is for a t-handle.This is report 3 of 4 for (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Patient height reported as 43 centimeters.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.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.
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: 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, h4, h6: part 311.440, lot 2710496: manufacturing site: bettlach.Release to warehouse date: march 18, 2011.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.H3, h6: a photo investigation was completed: visual analysis of the provided photo revealed that the t-handle appears to be broken from the distal tip; fragment is not visible in the evidence.Embedded device condition cannot be confirmed since x-ray photos were not provided.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed.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: T-HANDLE WITH QUICK COUPLING
• Common Device Name: TAP, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK BETTLACH (CH); muracherstrasse 3; bettlach PA 2544 ; SZ 2544
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 14433949
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-03293
• Device Sequence Number: 5202834
• Product Code: HWX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982187413
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982187413
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CS
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• 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: 311.44
• Device Catalogue Number: 311.440
• Device Lot Number: 2710496
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/19/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/18/2022; 05/25/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/19/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/20/2022; 06/09/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/18/2011
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: EXTRACT-SCREW CONI F/SCR Ø4.5+6.5; EXTRACT-SCREW CONI F/SCR Ø4.5+6.5; SPAREREAMERTUBE F/309.065
• Patient Age: 43 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 78 KG