MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH HANDLE WITH MINI QUICK COUPLING; BONE TAP

Catalog Number	311.01
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on unknown date the handle does not latch onto the driver.The event occur during sterile processing, field inspection and calibration.There was no patient involvement.No other information was provided.This report involves one (1) handle with mini quick coupling.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.H10 additional narrative: e3: reporter is a j&j employee.D9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.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.
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.The customer reported that the handle does not latch onto the driver.The repair technician reported that instrument operation to be smooth and non binding through entire range of operation, handle do not hold attachments and unable to repair due to handle screw being punch /tag weld.The cause of the issue is faulty parts.The item was repaired per the inspection sheet, passed synthes final inspection on 14 -jun-2024 and will be returned to the customer upon completion of the service and repair process.Finalized service record will be archived in mds&r.The evaluation was confirmed.The device was deemed serviceable and will be returned to the customer, no design or manufacturing issues were identified therefore it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Device history part # 311.01 synthes lot # h841248 supplier lot # h841248 release to warehouse date:, 30 sep 2019 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: HANDLE WITH MINI QUICK COUPLING
• Common Device Name: BONE TAP
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; luzernstrasse 19-21; zuchwil 4528 ; SZ 4528
• 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: 19524039
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-07394
• Device Sequence Number: 8540530
• Product Code: HWX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982187192
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982187192
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 06/12/2024

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: 311.01
• Device Lot Number: H841248
• 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: 05/17/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/14/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/12/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/08/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/30/2019
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown