MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 3.2MM THREE-FLUTED DRILL BIT QC/NEEDLE POINT/145MM; BIT, DRILL

Catalog Number	03.010.103
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Entrapment of Device (1212)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	08/31/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from colombia reports an event as follows: it was reported that during an unknown procedure on (b)(6)2023, the tips of the drill bits in question were fractured, leaving the fractured tips inside of the patient.No further information is available.This report is for a 3.2mm three-fluted drill bit qc/needle point/145mm.This is report 1 of 2 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.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.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.D9, h3, h6: a product investigation was completed: visual analysis of the returned device found that the drill bit was broken from the tip.The broken fragment was not returned for evaluation.Without an x-ray we cannot confirm that a fragment has remained inside the patient.No other defects were found.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.The current and manufactured to drawing was reviewed.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 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.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, h4, h6: the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photo was provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that the distal tip of the 03.010.103, drill bit ø3.2 calibr l145 3flute f/quic is broken.However, based on available evidence it is not possible to confirm if the broken portion of drill bit is embedded inside the patient.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.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the 03.010.103, drill bit ø3.2 calibr l145 3flute f/quic would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, potential cause can be traced to end of device life and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.H4, h6: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device.Product code: 03.010.103.Lot number: 3621p07.It was electronically reviewed and no nonconformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during the manufacturing process.The product was released on: 10/01/2023.Manufacturing site:jabil bettlach.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: 3.2MM THREE-FLUTED DRILL BIT QC/NEEDLE POINT/145MM
• Common Device Name: BIT, DRILL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): JABIL BETTLACH; muracherstrasse 3; bettlach CO 2544 ; SZ 2544
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17765706
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-11735
• Device Sequence Number: 20626136
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982067722
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982067722
• 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: 03.010.103
• Device Lot Number: 3621P07
• 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: 08/31/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/19/2023; 12/06/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/18/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/05/2023; 12/26/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/10/2023
• 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 Ø3.2 CALIBR L145 3FLUTE F/QUIC
• Patient Age: 59 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown