MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH RADIOLUCENT INSERTION HANDLE FOR EXPERT NAILS/175MM; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Model Number	03.010.487
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on unknown date reporter has some broken frn insertion handles that are needing to be replaced.Intra-operatively sometimes prior to (b)(6) 2022, the threaded portion of two (2) driving caps for insertion handle broke off inside of female end of threaded connection of radiolucent insertion handle for expert nl/175 and radiolucent insertion handle frn.There was a surgical delay of ten (10) minutes.Surgeon had to remove nail, open new set and reassemble insertion handle.The patient and procedure outcome were unknown.This report is for one (1) radiolucent insertion handle for expert nails/175mm.This is report 2 of 4 for complaint (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product 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 expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Reporter is a j&j sales representative.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.H3, h4, h6: part # 03.010.487 lot # 4l07469 manufacturing site: werk hagen dorf release to warehouse date: 17 july 2019 supplier: n/a expiration date: n/a.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.Product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and 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.

• Brand Name: RADIOLUCENT INSERTION HANDLE FOR EXPERT NAILS/175MM
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK HÄGENDORF (CH); im bifang 6; haegendorf 4614 ; SZ 4614
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 8472871282
• MDR Report Key: 15617818
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-08277
• Device Sequence Number: 7941939
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982069054
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982069054
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• 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: 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: 03.010.487
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.010.487
• Device Lot Number: 4L07469
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/26/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/04/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/17/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/16/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/17/2019
• 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: DRIVING CAP/THREADED
• Patient Sex: Unknown