MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH DHS/DCS COUPLING SCREW; EXTRACTOR

Model Number	338.31
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/24/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on december 24, 2022, the tip to dhs coupling screw was discovered as broken during the procedure.Procedure was still completed without interruption.The procedure was completed successfully with no surgical delay.There were no fragments generated.There was no patient outcomes/consequences reported.This report is for one (1) dhs/dcs coupling screw.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.Additional narrative: device available for evaluation: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation but has yet to be received.Initial reporter occupation: reporter is a j&j sales representative.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.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.Part # 338.31 synthes lot # ft00518 supplier lot # ft00518 release to warehouse date: 10 aug 2017 supplier: (b)(4).No non conformance reports were generated during production.It was reported that on december 24, 2022, the tip to dhs coupling screw (338.31) was discovered as broken during the procedure.Procedure was still completed without interruption.The procedure was completed successfully with no surgical delay.There were no fragments generated.There was no patient outcomes/consequences reported.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 the dhs/dcs coupling screw was found the tip broken.The broken fragment was not returned.No other defect was found.A dimensional inspection for the dhs/dcs coupling screw was unable to be performed due to post manufacturing damage.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the dhs/dcs coupling screw would 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: the following drawings reflecting the current and manufactured revisions were reviewed: smw_ rev.F (current) / rev.E (manufactured) dimensional inspection: n/a.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: DHS/DCS COUPLING SCREW
• Common Device Name: EXTRACTOR
• 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: 16214384
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-00688
• Device Sequence Number: 14545512
• Product Code: HWB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982193322
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982193322
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• 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: 338.31
• Device Catalogue Number: 338.31
• Device Lot Number: FT00518
• 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: 12/24/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/24/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/20/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/08/2017
• 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