MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH GUIDEWIRE ø1.1 L150 SST; GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	292.623S
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/19/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in japan as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2024 the patient underwent a fixation of the cm joint of the thumb.During the surgery, when a guidewire was unpacked, it appeared to be somewhat arched bent from a surgeon¿s view.The guidewire was used and rotated with k wire-chuck, but it appeared to be ineffective.Therefore, other less bent one was used instead for the surgery.The surgery was completed successfully without any surgical delay.No further information is available.This report is for one (1) guidewire ã¸1.1 l150 sst.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (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 not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.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.H6: device history record (dhr) review conducted: part:292.623s, lot:171l279, manufacturing site: werk selzach, supplier: (b)(4), release to warehouse date:08 may 2023, expiration date: 01 may 2033.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.Part: # 292.623, lot: # 4556p31, manufacturing site: balsthal, release to warehouse date: 19-apr-2023.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device 292.623 lot 4556p31 and a reference to a non-conformance was found.The found non-conformance reference jbl-nr was created to correct the non-ppe documents in the routers at hägendorf and balsthal sites.This jbl-nr is not related to any manufacturing defect for device 292.623 lot 4556p31, and not related to the complaint condition.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.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.H3, h6: a product investigation was conducted.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the guidewire ã¸1.1 l150 sst is found bent.No other finding is seen a dimensional inspection was not performed due to post manufacturing damage.The device was not returned for investigation in the original package therefore a manufacturing issue cannot be confirmed 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 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.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: GUIDEWIRE ø1.1 L150 SST
• Common Device Name: GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES SELZACH; bohackerweg 5; selzach CO 2545 ; SZ 2545
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18838568
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-03235
• Device Sequence Number: 7485898
• Product Code: FZX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982180735
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982180735
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 03/05/2024

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: 292.623S
• Device Lot Number: 171L279
• 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: 02/19/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/07/2024; 04/15/2024; 05/22/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/05/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/21/2024; 05/10/2024; 06/17/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/08/2023
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown