MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 0.8MM DRILL BIT/MQC FOR THREADED HOLE/47MM; BIT, DRILL

Catalog Number	316.385
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Entrapment of Device (1212)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	02/09/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
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.Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation but has yet to be received.Investigation summary - an analysis of the product could not be performed since a physical sample was not received for evaluation.The ri identified no issues during the manufacturing and release of this device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.However, if the product is received at a later date, the investigation will be updated as applicable.Device history lot - the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.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 colombia as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, while drilling, the drill bit broke and it remained inside the patient which could not be extracted.This report is for one (1) 0.8mm drill bit/mqc for threaded hole/47mm.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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Part# 316.385; lot # f-30415; manufacturing site: werk selzach logistik; release to warehouse date: 01 july 2020; supplier: (b)(4); expiration date: n/a.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.The photo was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device visual analysis of the photo revealed that drill bit ø0.8 l40/16 2flute had no defect found.Pictures provided do not have enough quality to confirm the reported allegation or any other issue.Embedded device condition cannot be confirmed as x-ray evidence or photos were not provided.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was not confirmed for drill bit ø0.8 l40/16 2flute.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition and hence the root cause cannot be determined.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.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: 0.8MM DRILL BIT/MQC FOR THREADED HOLE/47MM
• Common Device Name: BIT, DRILL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES SELZACH; bohackerweg 5; selzach 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16467395
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-02555
• Device Sequence Number: 5133318
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819081048
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819081048
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• 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?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 316.385
• Device Lot Number: F-30415
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/09/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/05/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/02/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/10/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2020
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female