MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 3.5MM UNIVERSAL DRILL GUIDE; GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT

Model Number	323.36
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation but has yet to be received.Reporter is a j&j employee.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
It was reported that on an unknown date, the handle with mini quick coupling was tagged as broken by the sterile processing department.The handle keeps sticking to the screwdriver shafts and the screwdriver shafts keep getting stuck on the handle.Universal drill guide was tagged being broke, the teeth on the 3.5mm drill guide side have flared out, and look as it may break off.The jaws of the pliers no longer come together, there is approximately 1mm gap.The items were marked as needing repair after unknown cases.No patient involvement.This report is for one (1) 3.5mm universal drill guide.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.Additional narrative: h3, h4, h6: service and repair evaluation: the customer reported that the 323.36, 3.5mm universal drill guide was broken.The repair technician reported that the side teeth of the drill guide was damaged and cosmetic test failed.Damaged component is the reason for repair.The item is not repairable per the inspection sheet.The cause of the issue is damaged component.The item will be forwarded to customer quality.The evaluation was confirmed.Device history lot: part: 323.36, lot : l276115, release to warehouse date : 06.July.2017, expiration date : na, supplier: na, manufacturing site: werk hagendrof.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.

• Brand Name: 3.5MM UNIVERSAL DRILL GUIDE
• 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: 16631950
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-03789
• Device Sequence Number: 14786043
• Product Code: FZX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982190826
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982190826
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: UT
• 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

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: 323.36
• Device Catalogue Number: 323.36
• Device Lot Number: L276115
• 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: 03/09/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/16/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/28/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/05/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/06/2017
• 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: HANDLE WITH MINI QUICK COUPLING; UNIVERSAL BENDING PLIERS; UNK - SCREWDRIVERS: SHAFTS
• Patient Sex: Unknown