MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH DISTRACTOR FOR 11MM ROD; APPARATUS, TRACTION, NON-POWERED

Model Number	SD393.640
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/20/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #(b)(4).Depuy synthese is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthese has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthese or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthese, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation but has yet to be received.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
It was reported that on an unknown date, the screwdriver item number 314.05 handle broke apart at sterile processing 4.0mm hexagonal screwdriver and two distractor item number sd393.640 did not tighten and broken across.This complaint involves three (3) devices.This report is for one (1) distractor for 11mm rod this is report 2 of 3 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.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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10 additional narrative: h6: part: sd393.640; lot: 219p983; part manufacture date: december 14, 2021; manufacturing location: brandywine; part expiration date: n/a; nonconformance noted: n/a.A review of the device history record of this lot revealed no complaint-related anomalies.The device history record shows that the distractor for 11mm rod product was processed through purchase complete, inspection, and packaging operations.The product lot met all specification criteria at the time of release with no issues documented that would contribute to the 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: DISTRACTOR FOR 11MM ROD
• Common Device Name: APPARATUS, TRACTION, NON-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES BRANDYWINE; 1303 goshen parkway; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16507399
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-02913
• Device Sequence Number: 11588657
• Product Code: HST
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982006608
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982006608
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• 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: 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 Model Number: SD393.640
• Device Catalogue Number: SD393.640
• Device Lot Number: 219P983
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/20/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/15/2023; 04/13/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/08/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/04/2023; 04/20/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/14/2021
• 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: CANNULATED 4.0MM HEXAGONAL SCREWDRIVER; DISTRACTOR FOR 11MM ROD
• Patient Sex: Unknown