MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC TORQ LIMITING HANDLE - 4.5MM QK COUPLING; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	03.835.043
Medical Device Problem Code	Calibration Problem (2890)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).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.Additional narrative: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation but has yet to be received.Reporter is a j&j sales representative.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 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.
Event or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in the usa as follows: it was reported that on an unknown date, during evaluation the repair technicians found that the torque-limiting handle straig w/ratchet- device failed torque test.This was found during testing at service and repair department.There was no patient involvement.This complaint involves one (1) device torq limiting handle - 4.5mm qk coupling.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: h3, h6: part: 03.835.043.Synthes lot: j000338-24.Supplier lot: j000338-24.Release to warehouse date: 12 october 2020.Manufactured by: n/a.Supplier: avalign technologies-nemcomed.No nonconformance reports (ncrs) 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.Service and repair evaluation: during evaluation the repair technicians found that the torque-limiting handle straig w/ratchet- device failed torque test.The repair technician reported the device failed verify service limits/design limits torque test and required further testing at the vendor.The cause of the issue is failed low.The vendor reported that the minimum torque peak attained during evaluation was out of the specified limit for the part.Torque test low is the reason for repair.The item will be repaired and will be returned to the customer upon completion of the service and repair process.Finalized service record will be archived.The evaluation was confirmed.The device was deemed serviceable and will be returned to the customer, no design or manufacturing issues were identified therefore it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.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: TORQ LIMITING HANDLE - 4.5MM QK COUPLING
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• 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: 14787787
• Report Number: 2939274-2022-02339
• Device Sequence Number: 4832200
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034817569
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034817569
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/23/2022

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: 03.835.043
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.835.043
• Device Lot Number: J000338-24
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/27/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/25/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/23/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/26/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/12/2020
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown