MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH DHS®/DCS® GUIDE SHAFT WITH FLATS; GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	338.23
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	04/25/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2024 during insertion of a dhs lag screw the dhs guide shaft and connecting screw broke and damaged the end of the lag screw to where the plate could not slide over the screw.The procedure was successfully completed with surgical delay.There was generation of fragments which were removed by additional intervention.This report involves one (1) dhs®/dcs® guide shaft with flats.This is report 3 of 3 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 not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.D10 therapy date: (b)(6) 2024.E3: reporter is a j&j employee.H3, h4, h6: due to the age of more than 10 years of the complained device a wear or use related root cause is the most likely reason of the complained malfunction.Per franchise complaint product investigation procedure is for complaints for which a non-manufacturing related probable cause has been identified no manufacturing record evaluation is required.The product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos.The photo investigation revealed that dhs/dcs guide shaft with flats was broken form the distal tip.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the dhs/dcs guide shaft with flats would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, cause 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 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.H6 component code: g07002 (appropriate term/code not available) used to capture no findings available due to no product returned.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.H11 additional narrative: if information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: DHS®/DCS® GUIDE SHAFT WITH FLATS
• 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: 19382454
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-06634
• Device Sequence Number: 17727956
• Product Code: FZX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982193278
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982193278(10)196604
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: 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: 338.23
• Device Lot Number: 196604
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/25/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/17/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/23/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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: DHS/DCS COUPLING SCREW; UNK - PLATES: DHS/DCS; UNK - SCREWS: LAG
• Patient Sex: Unknown