MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH HANDLE-SM W/HEX-COUPL; SCREWDRIVER

Catalog Number	311.005
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/16/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.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, a follow-up will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in united kingdom as follows: it was reported on (b)(6) 2023 that the scrub nurse was unable to load the screwdriver into the handle, they tried a different handle but the screwdriver would not engage so they tried the original handle with a new screwdriver and this still wouldn¿t engage.Upon trying a different screwdriver with a different handle these engaged as they should.It is presumed the original handle and screwdriver shaft were both faulty.The surgery was completed in a timely manner and there were no other complications.There was no patient impact and the procedure was not due to the failure.The patient is doing well.This report is for one (1) handle-sm w/hex-coupl.This is report 1 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.H10 additional narrative: h4: device manufacture date added.Part #:311.005 synthes lot #:5258364 supplier lot #:lm015476 release to warehouse date: 07 jun 2006 suppliers: s.S.White medical products i no non conformance reports were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.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: HANDLE-SM W/HEX-COUPL
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVER
• 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: 16306542
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-01434
• Device Sequence Number: 20355067
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819753372
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819753372
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• 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 Catalogue Number: 311.005
• Device Lot Number: LM015476
• 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: 01/16/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/17/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/06/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/07/2006
• 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: SCRDRIVER SHAFT PLUSDRIVE 1.5/2 LONG SEL.
• Patient Sex: Unknown