MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 3.5MM UNIVERSAL DRILL GUIDE; GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	323.36
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/20/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Depuy synthese 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.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 that on (b)(6) 2024 before an open reduction internal fixation (orif) of ankle procedure started it was identified by scrub tech that a 2.5 drill bit could not be advanced into a 2.5/3.5 drill guide.A 2.5 drill bit was getting stuck.The 3.5 drill guide was bent from the plunger guide.Tried the drill bit to other drill guide and there was no issue.A different drill bit into the faulty drill guide was tried and drill bit could not be advanced.It was identified that the tip of drill guide was bent.There was no patient involvement.This report is for one (1) 3.5mm universal drill guide 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.D9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.H3, h4, h6: device history record (dhr) review conducted: part number: (b)(4).Lot number: 2811p46.Manufacturing site: hägendorf.Release to warehouse date: 13-dec-2022.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.H6: photo investigation: the product was not returned to depuy synthes; however, photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that '310.221, 3.5mm universal drill guide has bent/ deformed at one end.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.The provided evidence was not sufficient to confirm the reported event of unable to assemble/disassemble.Functionality issues cannot be evaluated through a photo investigation.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the 3.5mm universal drill guide would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the drill guide has bent 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.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.H3, h4, h6 investigation summary.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The photo investigation revealed that '310.221, 3.5mm universal drill guide has bent/ deformed at one end, this bent condition can be a factor for assembling into the mating device confirming the reported event.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.A dimensional inspection was not performed due to post manufacturing damage.A functional evaluation was not performed due to post manufacturing damage.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the device would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to component failure, 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 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 review 3part number: 323.36.Lot number: 2811p46.Manufacturing site: haegendorf.Release to warehouse date: 13th december 2022.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, 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: 3.5MM UNIVERSAL DRILL GUIDE
• Common Device Name: GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK HÄGENDORF (CH); im bifang 6; haegendorf 4614 ; SZ 4614
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 8472871282
• MDR Report Key: 19334543
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-06337
• Device Sequence Number: 3009148
• Product Code: FZX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982190826
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982190826
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• 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: 323.36
• Device Lot Number: 2811P46
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/20/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/20/2024; 05/16/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/16/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/16/2024; 06/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/13/2022
• 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 - 2.5MM DRILL BITS: TRAUMA
• Patient Sex: Unknown