MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 2.7MM VA DRILL GUIDE; GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	03.133.007
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/26/2024
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.D9: complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.E3: initial reporter is a synthes employee.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
Device report from japan reports an event as follows: it was reported that on (b)(6) 2024, the patient underwent a transcondylar fracture of the distal humerus.After implanting a posterior lateral plate, the surgeon began implanting the medial plate, but three screws idled and no torque could be applied.The first screw was inserted after drilling using a 2.7 va drill guide, but the screw idled when the head came near to the plate.This screw was removed because a metal fragment was generated.The second screw was inserted into the same hole as the first, but it also idled.Torque could be lightly applied to this screw so it was left in the hole.The third screw was inserted into another hole after drilling with the va drill guide, but no torque could be applied.This screw was also left in the hole.Another drill guide was used and the issues with screw idling and lack of torque were resolved.The procedure was completed successfully with no surgical delay.There was no adverse patient impact, it was confirmed via x-ray that no fragments remained within the patient.No further information is available.This report is for a 2.7mm va drill guide.This is report 5 of 5 for (b)(4).

• Brand Name: 2.7MM VA DRILL GUIDE
• Common Device Name: GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT
• 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: 19080473
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-04765
• Device Sequence Number: 17710113
• Product Code: FZX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982269966
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982269966
• 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

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: 03.133.007
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/26/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/10/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: VA LOCKSCR Ø2.7 HEAD 2.4 SELF-TAP L30 TA.; VA LOCKSCR Ø2.7 HEAD 2.4 SELF-TAP L30 TA.; VA LOCKSCR Ø2.7 HEAD 2.4 SELF-TAP L36 TA.; VA-LCP DHP 2.7/3.5 MED R SHORT 1-HO L69.
• Patient Sex: Unknown