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

Catalog Number	319.004
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that instruments needing repair.There was no patient involvement.During manufacturer's investigation of the returned device on september 21, 2023, it was identified that the needle of the depth gauge for 1.3mm and 1.5mm screws was deformed/bent.This report is for one (1) depth gauge for 1.3mm and 1.5mm screws.This is report 5 of 5 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: e3: reporter is a j&j sales representative.H3, h6: a product investigation was conducted.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 needle of the depth gauge for 1.3mm and 1.5mm screws was observed deformed/bent.The observed condition can be attributable to the functionally prevent that the device works properly.The observed condition was consistent as an end of life indicator for the device.No other issues were identified.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.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 deform condition of depth gauge for 1.3mm and 1.5mm screws would have contributed to the complained issue.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.It was determined that the reusable instrument was worn from repeated use and servicing.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.H3, h4, h6: device history record (dhr) review conducted: part # 319.004.Synthes lot # 6272895.Supplier lot # n/a.Release to warehouse date: 30 nov 2009.Manufactured by: synthes brandywine.No ncrs were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.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): SYNTHES BRANDYWINE; 1303 goshen parkway; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 8472871282
• MDR Report Key: 17878313
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-12630
• Device Sequence Number: 7666528
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982189936
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982189936
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• 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

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: 6272895
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/25/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/21/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/05/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/30/2009
• 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