MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH AIMING ARM FOR ADOLESCENT LFN NAIL-EX; GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT

Model Number	03.010.227
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on an unknown date, a new depuy synthese aiming arm was found to be broken by processing staff.A small, permanent press-fit holding pin was missing causing the device to come apart in a way that is not able to be used or repaired.There was patient involvement.This complaint involves one (1) device.This report is for one (1) aiming arm for adolescent lfn nail-ex this is report 1 of 1 for complaint.
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.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 this complaint involves one(1) device.The photo was returned to depuy synthese for evaluation.The depuy synthese team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device from an attachment.Visual analysis of the photo revealed that aiming arm for adolescent lfn nail-ex had one of the dowel pins missing, making the locking cam to be fallen apart from the rest of the device.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 synthese quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed for aiming arm for adolescent lfn nail-ex.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 history lot part:03.010.227 lot:7564206 manufacturing site: werk hagendorf supplier:na release to warehouse date: 20 dec 2011 expiration date: na a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformance's 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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.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 aiming arm for adolescent lfn nail-ex, p/n: 03.010.227, lot: 7564206, was missing a dowel pin.As a result, the locking cam fell apart.No evidence of breakage was found.No other problems identified.A dimensional inspection was not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.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 aiming arm for adolescent lfn nail-ex, p/n: 03.010.227, lot: 7564206 would contribute to the complained device issue.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.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: AIMING ARM FOR ADOLESCENT LFN NAIL-EX
• Common Device Name: GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK HÄGENDORF (CH); im bifang 6; haegendorf 4614 ; SZ 4614
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16554093
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-03221
• Device Sequence Number: 16899404
• Product Code: FZX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982068095
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982068095
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WV
• 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: 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
• Device Model Number: 03.010.227
• Device Catalogue Number: 03.010.227
• Device Lot Number: 7564206
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/27/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/05/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/16/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/20/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/20/2011
• 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