MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH SILICONE HNDL/QC ROTATING CAP; FORCEPS

Model Number	03.118.111
Medical Device Problem Codes	Crack (1135); Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on an unknown date, the devices were unable to be sterilized/assembled, chipping and cracking was reported and were unable to be used.This report is for one (1)silicone hndl/qc rotating cap.This is report 2 of 2 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.Device evaluated by mfr: 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.

• Brand Name: SILICONE HNDL/QC ROTATING CAP
• Common Device Name: FORCEPS
• 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: 16225606
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-00766
• Device Sequence Number: 20219450
• Product Code: HTD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982073686
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982073686
• 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: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial

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: 03.118.111
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.118.111
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/02/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/23/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 2/3 INSTR TRAY F/2.7/3.5 VA LCKNG SCREWS; ANKLE RED INSTR TRAY 2.7/3.5 VA ANKLE; GENERAL INST TRAY F/ 2.7/3.5 VA ANKLE; PERC DEPTH GAUGE ADAPTOR FOR 3.5 SCREWS; SDDRIVE SCREWDRIVER SHAFT T8 55MM
• Patient Sex: Unknown