MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 2.7/3.5MM DEPTH GAUGE 0 TO 60MM; GAUGE, DEPTH

Model Number 03.133.080

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 05/03/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The tip of the depth gauge broke while being used intra-operatively.A fragment was generated that required additional x-ray imaging and operative time to remove.This report is for one (1) 2.7/3.5mm depth gauge 0 to 60mm.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).

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.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.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.

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.H3, h6: part: 03.133.080, synthes lot: h889463, supplier lot: (b)(4), release to warehouse date: 19 june 2020, 10 july 2020, supplier: (b)(4).No nonconformance reports (ncrs) were 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.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Photos of the item were received also.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that 2.7/3.5mm depth gauge 0 to 60mm had the needle broken and fragment was not received.However; the fragment is visible in the photo.A dimensional inspection for the 2.7/3.5mm depth gauge 0 to 60mm 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.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 2.7/3.5mm depth gauge 0 to 60mm 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.Drawing/specifications reviewed the following source controlled drawings reflecting the current and manufactured revisions were reviewed: -2.7 / 3.5 depth gauge for screws 0-60 mm.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: 2.7/3.5MM DEPTH GAUGE 0 TO 60MM
• Type of Device: GAUGE, DEPTH
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; 1302 wright lane east; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380
• MDR Report Key: 14547351
• MDR Text Key: 300786009
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-03572
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982269690
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982269690
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/31/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 03.133.080
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.133.080
• Device Lot Number: H889463
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/21/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/19/2020
• 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 Age: 67 YR
• Patient Sex: Female