MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 5MM HEX SCREWDRIVER SHAFT; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	03.037.029
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on an unknown date, the surgeon utilized the 5.0 hex shaft with the torque limiter in accordance with the technique guide.After the operation, the surgical scrub technician was unable to disengage the two pieces from one another.There was no surgical delay, and the case was completed as normal.The event took place while cleaning the operation room postoperatively.There were no patient consequences.This report involves one 5mm hex screwdriver shaft.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.B3: only the event year is known.D9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.H3, h4, h6: without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.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.H3, h4, h6: product code: : 03.037.029, lot number : l699430, release to warehouse date : 31.Jan.2018, expiration date : na, supplier: na, manufacturing site: werk hagendorf.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.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 scrdriver-hex 5 was unable to disassemble from the torque limiting attachment 6nm a dimensional inspection for the scrdriver-hex 5 flex cann was unable to be performed due to it is not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional test was performed trying to disassemble the device from the torque limiting attachment 6nm it was not able to disassemble confirming the allegation.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 scrdriver-hex 5 flex cann 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.

• Brand Name: 5MM HEX SCREWDRIVER SHAFT
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK HÄGENDORF (CH); im bifang 6; haegendorf CO 4614 ; SZ 4614
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17959590
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-13101
• Device Sequence Number: 12082835
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982070456
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982070456
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IA
• 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: 03.037.029
• Device Lot Number: L699430
• 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: 10/01/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/17/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/18/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/30/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/31/2018
• 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: TORQUE LIMITING ATTACHMENT 6NM
• Patient Sex: Unknown