MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 2.5MM THREE-FLUTED DRILL BIT QC/230MM/200MM CALIBRATION; BIT, DRILL

Catalog Number	315.920
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Entrapment of Device (1212)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	07/05/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.H10 additional narrative: d9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.E3: initial reporter is a synthese employee.H3, h6: 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
Device report from peru reports an event as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2023 during osteosynthesis of the pelvic segment, the surgeon needed to orient the drill bit in question at an angle that was prevented by the patient soft tissues.At the moment of actuating the motor, the bit broke and remained inside of the bone of the patient.It was attempted to remove the fragment but was unsuccessful, after doctor evaluation it was determined that the fragment would not conflict with soft tissues or other implants.The surgery was completed successfully with a delay of approximately 5 minutes.No further information is available.This report is for a 2.5mm three-fluted drill bit qc/230mm/200mm calibration.This is report 1 of 1 for (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.H3, h6 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 ø2.5 calibr l230/205 3flute f/ was broken from the fluted tip, fragment was not returned for evaluation.Ensuring proper handling of the device is recommended to avoid breakage in-situ.Embedded condition of the fragment cannot be confirmed as x-ray images were not provided.A dimensional inspection for the drill bit ø2.5 calibr l230/205 3flute f/ was unable to be performed due to post manufacturing damage.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 drill bit ø2.5 calibr l230/205 3flute f/ would contribute to the complained device issue.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.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.Drawing/specifications reviewed the following drawings reflecting the current and manufactured revisions were reviewed: - drill bit 3-flutes dx.X se_478021 rev.B / rev.B dimensional inspection: n/a.H4, h6 part: 315.920, lot: f-31359, release to warehouse date: 25 feb 2021 , manufacturing site: werk selzach, expiration date: n/a , supplier: (b)(4).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.
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: h3, h6: the device was received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: 2.5MM THREE-FLUTED DRILL BIT QC/230MM/200MM CALIBRATION
• Common Device Name: BIT, DRILL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK SELZACH; bohackerweg 5; selzach CO 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17391289
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-09279
• Device Sequence Number: 8885115
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982189431
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982189431
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PE
• 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?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 315.920
• Device Lot Number: F-31359
• 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: 07/07/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/17/2023; 08/29/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/25/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/29/2023; 09/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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