MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC RED FRCP SERRATD JAW-LG HNDL-SOFT RATCHT; FORCEPS

Model Number	399.124
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/14/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Device available for evaluation: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation but has yet to be received.Device evaluated by mfr and manufacture date: 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.
Event or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in the usa as follows: it was reported on (b)(6) 2022 that the bone forcep tip broke off while using in a case.This complaint involves one(1) device red frcp serratd jaw-lg hndl-soft ratcht.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (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.H10: additional narrative: d4, d9.H3, h4, h6: part 399.124, lot t118204: manufacturing site: tuttlingen.Release to warehouse date: november 04, 2015.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.H3, h6: a product investigation was completed: visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the forceps is broken from the tip of one of the forceps.Broken portion was not returned.No other issue was found.A dimensional inspection was unable to be performed due to post manufacturing damage.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.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 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: RED FRCP SERRATD JAW-LG HNDL-SOFT RATCHT
• Common Device Name: FORCEPS
• 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: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 14499701
• Report Number: 2939274-2022-01927
• Device Sequence Number: 14867414
• Product Code: HTD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982202390
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982202390
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• 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: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/25/2022

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: 399.124
• Device Catalogue Number: 399.124
• Device Lot Number: T118204
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/29/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/06/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/25/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/22/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/07/2015
• 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: Male