MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 4.0MM/3.0MM TI SELF-DRILLING SCHANZ SCREW 20MM THRD/100MM; APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT

Model Number 494.772

Device Problem Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)

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

Event Date 09/29/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Device report from japan reports an event as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, the patient underwent external fixation for a distal radius fracture with the products in question.With the rods and clamps of a z frame external fixator, the surgeon attempted to drill a 2.5/4.0 seldrill using a 4.0 mm threaded drill sleeve, but the seldrill jammed in the sleeve and could not be inserted into the bone.He checked if he had inserted the seldrill at an angle, but it still did not pass.He tried to puncture with other seldrills, but all of them experienced interference in the sleeve.The surgeon was able to complete this step using another product, and the procedure was completed successfully with a delay of under 30 minutes.After cleaning the drill sleeve, it is found that the inside of the sleeve there was a burr-like object had formed around the circumference of the sleeve, causing the 4.0 cell drill to poke into it.No further information is available.This report is for a 4.0mm/3.0mm ti self-drilling schanz screw 20mm thrd/100mm.This is report 4 of 5 for (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.Additional procodes: hwc, lxt.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.

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.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device (part # 494.772 lot # 674p608 and no non-conformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified.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 with the seldrill-schanzscr ø4/3 l100/20 ti.A dimensional inspection was performed for the seldrill-schanzscr ø4/3 l100/20 ti and met specifications.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 seldrill-schanzscr ø4/3 l100/20 ti 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.If information is obtained that was not available for this 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.H3, h6: the device has been received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.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: 4.0MM/3.0MM TI SELF-DRILLING SCHANZ SCREW 20MM THRD/100MM
• Type of Device: APPLIANCE, FIXATION, NAIL/BLADE/PLATE COMBINATION, MULTIPLE COMPONENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• 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: 15639327
• MDR Text Key: 303233229
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-08488
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KTT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982236418
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982236418
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K082650
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/20/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 494.772
• Device Catalogue Number: 494.772
• Device Lot Number: 674P608
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/15/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/23/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: DRILLSL 4; SELDRILL-SCHANZSCR Ø4/2.5 L80/20 TI; SELDRILL-SCHANZSCR Ø4/2.5 L80/20 TI; SELDRILL-SCHANZSCR Ø4/3 L100/20 TI