MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 3.2MM THREE-FLUTED DRILL BIT QC/NEEDLE POINT/145MM; BIT, DRILL

Catalog Number	03.010.103
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Cut (2587)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/16/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from colombia reports an event as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2023 during an unknown procedure, the drill bits in question failed.The procedure was completed successfully with a few minutes of surgical delay using another drill bit.There was no adverse patient impact.No fragments were generated.No further information is available to report.This report is for a 3.2mm three-fluted drill bit qc/needle point/145mm.This is report 2 of 2 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.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 expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.E1: initial reporter phone: (b)(6).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: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device.Part: 03.010.103, lot: 6731p54.It was electronically reviewed and no nonconformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during the manufacturing process.The product was released on: 05 july 2023, manufacturing site: jabil bettlach.The product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were received for review.The photographs were reviewed, however they do not represent the reported complaint condition.Therefore, the investigation could not draw any conclusions about the reported event due to the insufficient evidence provided.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was unconfirmed as the photographs provided are not representative of the reported complaint condition.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: 3.2MM THREE-FLUTED DRILL BIT QC/NEEDLE POINT/145MM
• Common Device Name: BIT, DRILL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK BETTLACH (CH); muracherstrasse 3; bettlach 2544 ; SZ 2544
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18317762
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-15628
• Device Sequence Number: 20402787
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982067722
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982067722
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/13/2023

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: 03.010.103
• Device Lot Number: 6731P54
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/16/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/14/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/13/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/14/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/05/2023
• 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: DRILL BIT Ø3.2 CALIBR L145 3FLUTE F/QUIC
• Patient Sex: Unknown