MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH DRILL BIT FOR 5.0MM RECON SCREWS/LARGE QC; BIT, DRILL

Catalog Number	03.010.228
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Entrapment of Device (1212)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Foreign Body In Patient (2687); Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	03/08/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from depuy synthes reports an event in switzerland as follows: it was reported that during a procedure on (b)(6) 2024, the tip of the drill bit broke off.Drill tip could not be removed and remained in the bone of the patient, despite massive efforts to remove it.Per surgeon the aiming arm was not fixed appropriately to the nail, which resulted in a deflection of the drill besides the nail (between nail and cortex).There was a unspecified amount of surgical delay.The procedure was successfully completed.This report is for one (1) drill bit for 5.0mm recon screws/large qc 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 expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.H3, h6: the investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.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.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 is report 1 of 2 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.H3, h4, h6 investigation summary 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 device was broken from the distal tip also signs of normal was observed in the shaft area.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.No postoperative x-rays were provided to confirm the embedded device, therefore this allegation cannot be confirmed.Additionally the cutting edges of the device was stripped this condition was identified as an end of life indicator; damage consistent with repeated use and servicing.A dimensional inspection was not performed due to the post-manufacturing damage.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the drill bit ø3.2 calibr l474 3flute f/hips would 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 reported 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.Device history part# 03.010.228 synthes lot # u308192.Supplier lot# (b)(4).Release to warehouse date: 06 april 2018.Supplier: (b)(4).No ncrs were generated during production.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: DRILL BIT FOR 5.0MM RECON SCREWS/LARGE QC
• Common Device Name: BIT, DRILL
• 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 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 8472871282
• MDR Report Key: 18935763
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-03829
• Device Sequence Number: 17903182
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819307711
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819307711
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• 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

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: 03.010.228
• Device Lot Number: U308192
• 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: 03/14/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/22/2024; 05/06/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/19/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/05/2024; 05/31/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/06/2018
• 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: UNK - GUIDES/SLEEVES/AIMING: AIMING ARM; UNK - NAIL; UNK - NAIL
• Patient Age: 13 YR
• Patient Sex: Male