MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 13.0 PROTECTION SLEEVE FOR RAFN RETRO/QC; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	03.010.502
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/23/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported on february 23 2024.It was reported that the instruments were stuck together and could not be pulled apart.This occurred pre-operatively.There was no patient involvement.No other information was provided.This report is for one (1) 13.0 protection sleeve for rafn retro/qc.This is report 2 of 2 for complaint (b)(4).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #(b)(4).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.D4: lot & expire date.D9: date device returned to manufacturer.E3, e4: reporter is a j&j employee.H4: mfg.Date.H6: added c21 to investigation findings.H4, h6: the subject 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.H3, h4, h6: part: 03.010.502 synthes lot:195941 supplier lot:195941 release to warehouse date: mar 15, 2023 supplier: (b)(4).Ncrs were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual inspection of the returned device presents sign of normal use around the device.Some nicked marks were observed in the base of the shaft near to the mating device.Based on the investigation findings it is likely that these marks were made with another object with which they tried to disassemble the devices.A functional test was performed, the sliding collar of the mating device was retracted and it was not possible to remove the device.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a component failure that was caused by exposure to unintended forces.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the 13.0 protection sleeve for rafn retro/qc would have contributed to the complained issue.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is required.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.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: 13.0 PROTECTION SLEEVE FOR RAFN RETRO/QC
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• 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: 18886231
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-03542
• Device Sequence Number: 3089495
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982069191
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982069191
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K033618
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 03/12/2024

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: 03.010.502
• Device Lot Number: 195941
• 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: 02/23/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/07/2024; 06/26/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/12/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/04/2024; 06/27/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/15/2023
• 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: 13.0 PROTECTION SLEEVE FOR RAFN RETRO/QC
• Patient Sex: Unknown