MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH DRILL BIT Ø2.8 W/SCAL L200/100 3FLUTE F/; BIT, DRILL

Catalog Number	324.214
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Cut (2587)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/04/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in colombia as follows: it was reported on (b)(6) 2023, that the bits are dull.Creates discomfort with the specialist.This report is for one (1) drill bit ø2.8 w/scal l200/100 3flute f.This is report 1 of 2 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.Device available for evaluation: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation but has yet to be received.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.
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.Product code: 324.214, lot number: 90p9776, manufacturing site: jabil bettlach, release to warehouse date:24.02.2021.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot and no non-conformance was 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 there were no damage or defect with the drill bit ø2.5 l110/85 2flute f/quick co due to poor quality of the picture, there is not enough evidence to confirm the alleged reported condition.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 ø2.5 l110/85 2flute f/quick co.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.
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.H3, h6: a product investigation was conducted.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 drill bit ø2.8 w/scal l200/100 3flute f/ had the cutting edges of the fluted tip blunt and worn.The observed condition was consistent as an end of life indicator for the device.No other issues were identified.The device exhibits damage consistent with repeated use.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event related and depend on the use and inspection of the device in clinical practice.As the device can be damaged on the first or 100th use, the device must be properly inspected prior to each surgical use.Refer to the device/country specific ifu for information related to end of life, reprocessing instructions, and inspection procedures.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 drill bit ø2.8 w/scal l200/100 3flute f/ would have contributed to the complained issue.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.It was determined that the reusable instrument was worn from repeated use and servicing.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: DRILL BIT Ø2.8 W/SCAL L200/100 3FLUTE F/
• Common Device Name: BIT, DRILL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK BETTLACH; muracherstrasse 3; bettlach CO 2544 ; SZ 2544
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16584828
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-03492
• Device Sequence Number: 16569015
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819807952
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819807952
• 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: 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: 324.214
• Device Lot Number: 90P9776
• 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: 03/04/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/23/2023; 08/02/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/21/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/24/2023; 08/22/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/24/2021
• 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: DRILL BIT Ø2.5 L110/85 2FLUTE F/QUICK CO
• Patient Sex: Unknown