MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH LOCKING CALCANEAL PLATE CUTTER; INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC

Catalog Number	329.151
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	03/19/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Device report from synthes reports an event in finland as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2024, during the operation, the lap plate was cut and at the same time the cutter's "jaw "suddenly broke.A second cutter was used and the procedure continued uninterrupted.This report involves one (1) locking calcaneal plate cutter.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.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.H6: photo investigation: the photo investigation revealed that '329.151, cutting-pliers w/position-pin ø3 has cutting jaw broke off from the body.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the cutting-pliers w/position-pin ø3 would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the cutting pliers has broken because of unintended force, and 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.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 cutt-pliers w/position-pin ø3 was found to be broken from the plate holder component; fragment is included in the evidence provided.In addition, the component part number 509461 (peg screw) was missing from the instrument.A dimensional inspection for the cutt-pliers w/position-pin ø3 was not performed due to post manufacturing damage.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 cutt-pliers w/position-pin ø3 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.H3, h4, h6: device history record (dhr) review conducted: part# 329.151, lot # 2324941, manufacturing site: werk oberdorf logistik, supplier; na, release to warehouse date: 30 jan 2008 , expiration date: na.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot 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: LOCKING CALCANEAL PLATE CUTTER
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, CUTTING, ORTHOPEDIC
• 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: 18979154
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-04100
• Device Sequence Number: 6213449
• Product Code: HTZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819244726
• UDI-Public: 07611819244726
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FI
• 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

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: 329.151
• Device Lot Number: 2324941
• 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: 03/20/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/06/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/26/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/30/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/30/2008
• 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 - PLATES: TRAUMA
• Patient Sex: Unknown