MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 2.0MM UNIVERSAL DRILL GUIDE; GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT

Model Number	323.201
Medical Device Problem Codes	Misassembled (1398); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/23/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.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 name and address/ state: (b)(6).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.
Event or Problem Description
Device report from depuy synthes reports an event in canada as follows: it was reported that during reprocessing of the modular hand set, the spring was misplaced in error.There was no patient involvement.This report is for one (1) 2.0mm universal drill guide.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.Investigation summary: 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 2.0mm universal drill guide was received misassembled, the spring was attached at the mid section of the sleeve, while it should be at the proximal section, hence the proximal tip of the sleeve is protruding from the housing case.This condition is due to incorrect assembly after cleaning/sterilization process, as mentioned in the event description.A dimensional inspection for the 2.0mm universal drill guide was not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.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 2.0mm universal drill guide would contribute to the complained device issue.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.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 - yes.The following drawings reflecting the current and manufactured revisions were reviewed: - 2.0mm universal drill guide 323_201 rev.L current - 2.0mm universal drill guide 323_201_susa rev.F manufactured.Device history lot: part # 323.201 synthes lot # 5372794, supplier lot # n/a, release to warehouse date: 10 nov 2006, manufactured by: synthes brandywine, no ncrs were generated during production.Device history review: 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.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: 2.0MM UNIVERSAL DRILL GUIDE
• Common Device Name: GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT
• 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: 16363770
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-01739
• Device Sequence Number: 6908111
• Product Code: FZX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982190772
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982190772
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• 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: 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: 323.201
• Device Catalogue Number: 323.201
• Device Lot Number: 5372794
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/24/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/07/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/13/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/30/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/10/2006
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown