MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC 3MM FLUTED MATCHSTICK, 15CM; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (SIMPLE, POWERED)

Catalog Number	MA15-8NS
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Fragmentation (1261); Separation Problem (4043)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/09/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: d10: concomitant med products and therapy dates: attachment device, bearing sleeve device, (b)(6) 2023 device history record review: a device history review was performed and no non-conformances were identified related to the reported condition.Device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the tip of the cutter device breaking off, identified during service and evaluation was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to component failure from wear.Udi: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by switzerland that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the tip of the drill bit device had broken off.It was further observed that the drill bit was stuck inside the attachment device and had to be cut to remove it.It was further determined that the device failed visual inspection because the device tip had broken off.It was noted in the service order that the attachment device had the bearing sleeve and the tip of the cutter device stuck inside.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: 3MM FLUTED MATCHSTICK, 15CM
• Common Device Name: DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (SIMPLE, POWERED)
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18257452
• Report Number: 1045834-2023-01675
• Device Sequence Number: 7108710
• Product Code: HBE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00845384004615
• UDI-Public: 00845384004615
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K042783
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/04/2023

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: MA15-8NS
• Device Lot Number: T523154261
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/01/2023
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/01/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/04/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/15/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown