MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 1.0MM DRILL BIT/MQC FOR THREADED HOLE/61MM

Catalog Number	03.130.102
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Cut (2587)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/22/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in colombia as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, the drill bits did not drill or move in the engine without allowing the brocade.There was no delay in the surgery due to the use of other smooth drill bits.The surgery was achieved successfully without patient consequence and without delay.This report involves one 1.0mm drill bit/mqc for threaded hole/61mm.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.H10 additional narrative: d9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.Part: 03.130.102 lot: f-38295 manufacturing site: werk selzach supplier: sphinx werkzeuge ag release to warehouse date: 06 jun 2023 expiration date: na the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that the device 03.130.102, drill bit ø1 l61/31 f/core hole the provided evidence was not sufficient to confirm the reported event.Functionality issues can not be evaluated through a photo investigation.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was unconfirmed as the observed condition of the 03.130.102, drill bit ø1 l61/31 f/core hole would not contribute to the complained device issue.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.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: 1.0MM DRILL BIT/MQC FOR THREADED HOLE/61MM
• Common Device Name: DRILL BIT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK SELZACH; bohnackerweg 5; selzach CO 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18329089
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-15737
• Device Sequence Number: 12575387
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819683006
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819683006
• 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: 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: 03.130.102
• Device Lot Number: F-38295
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/22/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/23/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/14/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/06/2023
• 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 Ø1 L61/31 F/CORE HOL.
• Patient Sex: Unknown