MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SPINE INC MODIFIED INSTRUMENT HEX WRENCH 5.5MM; DRIVER, PROSTHESIS

Model Number	698331112
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/31/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.Additional narrative: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.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 canada as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, the surgeon was using the ratcheting hex end tool for scoliosis derotation, and he found that the ratcheting function was not working properly.It seemed to block.Another hex end wrench was used to complete the procedure.There was no consequence to the patient and no delay in surgery.This report involves one modified instrument hex wrench 5.5mm.This is report 1 of 1 for (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.Part # 698331112 lot # gm3733601 supplier: (b)(4) batch1: lot qty units were released on 27 sep 2012 with no discrepancies.No non-conformance reports were generated during production.The photo was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device from attachment.Visual analysis of the photo revealed that there is no damage or defects on the surface of the mod ratcheting hex assembly, p/n: functionality issues can not be assessed through a photo investigation.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 not confirmed for mod ratcheting hex assembly, p/n: 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: MODIFIED INSTRUMENT HEX WRENCH 5.5MM
• Common Device Name: DRIVER, PROSTHESIS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SPINE INC; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15505924
• Report Number: 1526439-2022-01661
• Device Sequence Number: 20139852
• Product Code: HWR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034327860
• UDI-Public: 10705034327860
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,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: 698331112
• Device Catalogue Number: 698331112
• Device Lot Number: GM3733601
• 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: 09/01/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/10/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/29/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/01/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/27/2012
• 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: Unknown