MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH APPLICATION INSTRUMENT FOR SNAL ZIPFIX; FIXATION CERCLAGE

Catalog Number	03.501.080
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/22/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on january 22, 2024, the item tension was not tightening properly.The issue was observed during testing.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.It was reported that there was no further information regarding the issue.This report involves one (1) application instrument for sternal zipfix.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.E3: reporter is a j&j employee.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.H3, h6: the device has been received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.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 customer reported that 03.501.080, application instrument for snal zipfix tension was not tightening properly.The repair technician reported that the trigger gets stuck when squeezed and the device failed to operate smoothly.Lube/oil/clean is the reason for repair.The cause of the issue is unknown.The item was repaired per the inspection sheet, passed synthes final inspection on 05-feb-2024 and will be returned to the customer upon completion of the service and repair process.Attached service record router completed through operation 30.Finalized service record will be archived in tungsten document management system.The evaluation was confirmed.The device was deemed serviceable and will be returned to the customer, no design or manufacturing issues were identified therefore it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.H4,h6 part number: 03.501.080-us, lot number: 738p623, manufacturing site: hägendorf, release to warehouse date: 27-april-2022.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.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: APPLICATION INSTRUMENT FOR SNAL ZIPFIX
• Common Device Name: FIXATION CERCLAGE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): HÄGENDORF; im bifang 6; hägendorf CO 4614 ; SZ 4614
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18651237
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-02033
• Device Sequence Number: 20610883
• Product Code: JDQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10887587010847
• UDI-Public: 10887587010847
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K110789
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• 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: 03.501.080
• Device Lot Number: 738P623
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/22/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/07/2024; 02/12/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/06/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/08/2024; 02/26/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/02/2022
• 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
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown