MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH STANDARD INSERTION HANDLE; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRMENT

Catalog Number	03.010.045
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/15/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in germany as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2024, there was a defect with the in the lfn (lateral femoral nail) expert instruments.The internal thread of the recoil adaptor or thread of the recoil dome on the left-hand side does not correspond correctly.The drill sleeve for the proximal locking screw appears to have a degree, which means that it can no longer be pushed correctly through the insertion handle onto the bone.The surgery was completed successfully with no delay.The patient outcome was reported to be good.This report involves one unk - nail insertion handles.This is report 3 of 4 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: d1, d2a, d2b, d3, d4, g4 ¿ 510k: this report is for an unknown nail insertion handles/unknown lot.Part and lot numbers are unknown; udi number is unknown.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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10 additional narrative: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.Part: 03.010.045, lot: 9904849, manufacturing site: werk hagendorf, supplier: na, release to warehouse date: 10 may 2016, expiration date: na.The product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation did not reveal any evidence to confirm the unable to assemble condition of the device 03.010.045, insert-handle f/expert tn+fn.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was unconfirmed as the observed condition of the device 03.010.045, insert-handle f/expert tn+fn 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.G1: manufacturing site name & address corrected.
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.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.
Event or Problem Description
This report is for one (1) standard insertion handle.
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.H3, h6: the device was 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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H3, h4, h6 investigation summary: visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that insert-handle f/expert tn+fn tip is cross threaded causing difficulties assembling with the mating device.A dimensional inspection was not performed due to it is not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional test was performed with the mating device aim-arm f/lfn, and it fits with some difficulties.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the device would have contributed to the complained issue.There was no indication that a design or manufacturing issue contributed to the complaint.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.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: STANDARD INSERTION HANDLE
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK 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: 18826474
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-03132
• Device Sequence Number: 11524994
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819760837
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819760837
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• 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,Followup,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: 03.010.045
• Device Lot Number: 9904849
• 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: 02/16/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/04/2024; 03/19/2024; 04/15/2024; 05/16/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/04/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/05/2024; 04/02/2024; 05/10/2024; 05/16/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/10/2016
• 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: AIM-ARM F/LFN; CONNEC L141 F/INSERTION HANDLE; PROTECT SLEEVE 12/8 L188; UNK - GUIDES/SLEEVES/AIMING; UNK - GUIDES/SLEEVES/AIMING: AIMING ARM; UNK - GUIDES/SLEEVES/AIMING: SLEEVE
• Patient Sex: Unknown