MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 2.0MM CANNULATED DRILL BIT/QC 150MM; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, PNEUMATIC POWERED & ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number	310.221
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/11/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from colombia reports an event as follows: it was reported that during a procedure on (b)(6) 2023, the drill bit in question was found to have split when it was removed from the guide.No fragments were generated.There was no reported adverse impact to the patient.The surgery was completed successfully with no surgical delay using another drill bit of the same type.No further information is available to report.This report is for a 2.0mm cannulated drill bit/qc 150mm.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.D2: additional procodes: gfa, hwe, gff.D9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.E3: initial reporter is a synthes 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.
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: part: 310.221 lot: f-26083 manufacturing site: werk villmergen logistik release to warehouse date: 24 january 2019 expiration date: n/a supplier: (b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.The product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photographs were reviewed, however the image quality is poor and no observations pertaining to the nature of the reported event could be identified.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was unconfirmed for the 310.221, drill bit ø2/1.15 cann l150/48 3flute f/ as the photographs attached are insufficient to draw a conclusion about the reported event.Based on the investigation findings, 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.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: 2.0MM CANNULATED DRILL BIT/QC 150MM
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, PNEUMATIC POWERED & ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
• 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: 17842664
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-12354
• Device Sequence Number: 7173805
• Product Code: HSZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982186232
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982186232
• 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

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: 310.221
• Device Lot Number: F-26083
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/11/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/07/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/29/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/24/2019
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown