MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH CANNULATED 2.5MM HEXAGONAL SCREWDRIVER; SCREWDRIVERS

Model Number	314.29
Medical Device Problem Code	Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/06/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, the surgical nurse was checking a cannulated screw driver and noticed a black substance inside of the screw driver.The surgical nurse was unsure of what it was.Another set was opened and a different screw driver used.There was no surgical delay noted and no patient consequences.This complaint involves one (1) device.This report is for one (1) cannulated 2.5mm hexagonal screwdriver.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint: (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint#: (b)(4).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 narrative: device available for evaluation: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.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.
Event or Problem Description
The patient outcome was stable.

• Brand Name: CANNULATED 2.5MM HEXAGONAL SCREWDRIVER
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVERS
• 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: 16244482
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-00937
• Device Sequence Number: 17797878
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982188762
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982188762
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/25/2023

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: 314.29
• Device Catalogue Number: 314.29
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/06/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/09/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/25/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/27/2023
• 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
• Patient Age: 23 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 61 KG