MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 8MM HEX SCREWDRIVER CANNULATED INTER-LOCK

Catalog Number	03.010.444
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Deformation (2976); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/04/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in canada as follows: it was reported that on december 4, 2023, it was noted that the handle on the screwdriver was dented.There was a possible tear in the material.There was no patient consequence; event was noted preoperatively.This report involves one 8mm hex screwdriver cannulated inter-lock.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.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.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.The device lot number is unknown, therefore a device history review could not be performed.If the lot/serial number becomes available, the record will be re-assessed an evaluation of the manufacturing record could not be performed as the required lot number was not provided to complete the evaluation.As part of our company quality system process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and distributed to approved specifications.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending as part of the post-market surveillance.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: part number: 03.010.444, lot number: t166669, manufacturing site: tuttlingen, release to warehouse date: 28-mar-2019.A review of the device history records was performed for the finished device lot number and the final quality release criteria were met before this batch was released for distribution.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis revealed that the nut of the 8 hex screwdriver cannulated inter-lock is missing.No evidence of deformation or stripped/worn were observed.A dimensional inspection was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was unconfirmed as the observed condition of the8 hex screwdriver cannulated inter-lock would not contribute to the complained device issue.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.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.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.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: 8MM HEX SCREWDRIVER CANNULATED INTER-LOCK
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18397345
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-16158
• Device Sequence Number: 2772570
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982068866
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982068866
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• 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,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,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: 03.010.444
• Device Lot Number: T166669
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/05/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/12/2024; 02/28/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/27/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/29/2024; 03/28/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/28/2019
• 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