MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH HANDLE FOR 90° SCREWDRIVER; SCREWDRIVERS

Catalog Number	03.505.004
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/21/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in colombia as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, the drill bits stick in contact with the bone and block the system.It negatively affects the procedure due to increased surgical time.There were also two drill bits without fixed.This report involves one (1) handle for 90° screwdriver.This is report 1 of 6 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.Procode: dzi and dzj.Device available for evaluation: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Therapy date: september 21, 2022.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.
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.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 was no damage or defects with the hand, only was observed signs of normal usage and a functional evaluation cannot be evaluated thru a photo and without the physical device, the photos do not provide enough evidence to confirm the reported condition.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 as the hand was found to have no damage or defects.No definitive root cause could be determined.There was no indication that a design or manufacturing issue contributed to the complaint.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 history lot #813961 provided is not a valid number, therefore, the dhr could not be completed.If device is returned or lot number can be confirmed, the dhr will be revisited.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.H3, h4, h6: the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that there was no damage or defects observed on the surface of the device.A dimensional inspection unable to be performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional test was performed.The shaft was attached to the handle and secured by tightening the nut.The shaft assembled correctly to the handle.A functional test to assess assembly to the driver tip, was not conducted since the mating device was not returned for evaluation.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the hand, p/n: 03.505.004 would not 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? yes, reviewed.Dimensional inspection: n/a.Device history lot: part# 03.505.004.Lot # 8213961.Manufacturing site: werk selzach logistik.Supplier: (b)(4).Release to warehouse date: 15 oct 2021.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.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: HANDLE FOR 90° SCREWDRIVER
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVERS
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES SELZACH; bohackerweg 5; selzach CO 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15580285
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-08033
• Device Sequence Number: 20419214
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819187481
• UDI-Public: 07611819187481
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K082649
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• 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 Catalogue Number: 03.505.004
• Device Lot Number: 8213961
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/21/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/16/2022; 01/10/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/11/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/19/2022; 01/18/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/15/2021
• 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: HAND; MATRIXRIB DRILL BIT Ø2.2 W/STOP L135/10; MATRIXRIB DRILL BIT Ø2.2 W/STOP L135/10; SHAFT; SHAFT
• Patient Age: 46 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown