MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH CUTT-PLIERS IN-LINE F/LOCK PL 1.3+VA LOC; SURGICAL PLIERS

Catalog Number	03.130.270
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Crack (1135)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	11/08/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in japan as follows: it was reported that on november 7, 2023, the patient underwent an unknown surgery with the cutter in question.The surgery was completed successfully without any surgical delay.There was no harm to the patient.On november 8, 2023, it was confirmed that the cutter tip was cracked and broken off.Breakage occurs in the same place once a year for three years.The hospital has been re-bought three times and always breaks off in the same place.One case has been reported in (b)(4).There was no impact to the cutter in question from dropping.The surgeon concerned if there is a strength problem due to the breakage at the same location.There was no patient involvement.This report is for one (1) cutt-pliers in-line f/lock pl 1.3+va loc.This is report 1 of 1 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.E3: reporter is a j&j 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.Part number: 03.130.270, lot number: t135405, manufacturing site: tuttlingen, release to warehouse date: 26-apr-2016.A review of the device history records was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.The raw material certificate was reviewed and the used material was according to the specification of the device.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: CUTT-PLIERS IN-LINE F/LOCK PL 1.3+VA LOC
• Common Device Name: SURGICAL PLIERS
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES TUTTLINGEN; unter hasslen 5; tuttlingen 78532 ; GM 78532
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18248200
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-15187
• Device Sequence Number: 6644977
• Product Code: HTC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819690721
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819690721
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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: 03.130.270
• Device Lot Number: T135405
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/10/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/06/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/01/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/26/2016
• 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