MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 4.3MM PERCUTANEOUS THREADED DRILL GUIDE; GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	324.203
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/26/2023
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.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.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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in canada as follows: it was reported that on january 26, 2023, during a case using va condylar, the surgeon commented that the percutaneous drill guide would not thread into the plate.The other drill guides in the set worked fine, apparently and will need to be replaced.Procedure was completed successfully with thirty(30) seconds of surgical delay.No patient consequences and no fragments were generated.This report is for one (1) 4.3mm percutaneous threaded 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.Part: 324.203, lot : l236577, release to warehouse date : 21.Dec.2016, expiration date : na, supplier: na, manufacturing site: werk hägendorf.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.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.H10 additional narrative: h3, h6: 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 there was no damage or defects with the drill guide ø4.3 percut, p/n: 324.203, lot: l236577.No significant problem was observed with the threads on the distal tip of the device.A dimensional inspection was performed and met specifications.A functional test to assess the assembly allegation was not conducted since the mating device was not returned for evaluation.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the drill guide ø4.3 percut, p/n: 324.203, lot: l236577 was found to have no damage or defects.No definitive root cause could be determined.There was no indication that a design or manufacturing issue contributed to the complaint.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.Current and manufactured revisions were reviewed.Dimensional inspection: feature: shaft diameter.Result: conforming.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: 4.3MM PERCUTANEOUS THREADED DRILL GUIDE
• Common Device Name: GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES HAEGENDORF; im bifang 6; haegendorf CO 4614 ; SZ 4614
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16444465
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-02370
• Device Sequence Number: 5835625
• Product Code: FZX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819915312
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819915312
• 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,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: 324.203
• Device Lot Number: L236577
• 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: 02/07/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/02/2023; 04/12/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/27/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/21/2023; 04/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/21/2016
• 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: UNK - PLATES: VA-LCP
• Patient Sex: Unknown