MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH DEPTH GAUGE FOR 1.3MM AND 1.5MM SCREWS

Catalog Number	319.004
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Incorrect Measurement (1383)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/10/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, a screw driver handle would not not connect to the drive shafts.Another handle was used instead.A screw was put in that was too long.It was noticed that the depth gauge was measuring inaccurate, and ultimately the tip of the depth gauge had been broken off at some point likely not during this surgery but uncertain.The surgeons used a different depth gauge to complete the surgery.There was no adverse events occurred.During this surgery, the surgeon placed cement and an ex fix and will bring back to patient to remove the ex fix and perform an orif of a thumb in the future.There was 5 min surgical delay.Procedure was completed successfully.There was no patient consequences.This report is for one (1)depth gauge for 1.3mm and 1.5mm screws.This is report 2 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.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 not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.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.
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.H6: 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.Due to the age of more than 10 years of the complained device a wear or use related root cause is the most likely reason of the complained malfunction.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: DEPTH GAUGE FOR 1.3MM AND 1.5MM SCREWS
• Common Device Name: DEPTH GAUGE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17613218
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-10717
• Device Sequence Number: 12449170
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982189936
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982189936
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• 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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 319.004
• Device Lot Number: A4HJ660
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/10/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/05/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/24/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/05/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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; UNK - BIOMATERIAL - CEMENT: TRAUMA; UNK - EX-FIX OTHER; UNK - SCREWDRIVERS: SHAFTS: TRAUMA; UNK - SCREWS: CORTEX
• Patient Age: 22 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 54 KG