MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH FLEX SFT CONNECTOR FOR USE JACOBS CHUCK; REAMER

Catalog Number	351.16J
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2024
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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H11 additional narrative: b3: unknown when device broke.E1: initial reporter is j&j company representative.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on an unknown date the instrument was broke intraoperatively and fully disassembled during surgery, rendering that piece no longer functional.There was a 45 minutes of surgical delay.There was no patient consequences.This report is for one flex sft connector for use jacobs chuck.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.H3, h4, h6: the product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that flex sft connector for use jacobs chuck had the spring broken and the device fell apart.The observed condition of the device was consist with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended force.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the flex sft connector for use jacobs chuck would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, 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.Device history review (dhr): part # 351.16j, synthes lot # 5034165 , supplier lot # 2113868, release to warehouse date: jun-24-2005, manufactured by: synthes gmbh oberdorf.No ncrs were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.D4: udi updated.The expiration date is currently not available.Additionally, the serial number for the device involved in the event was not provided; therefore, the full udi is currently not available.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: FLEX SFT CONNECTOR FOR USE JACOBS CHUCK
• Common Device Name: REAMER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; luzernstrasse 19-21; zuchwil 4528 ; SZ 4528
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK BIO OBERDORF (CH); eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf CO 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 19643454
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-08099
• Device Sequence Number: 17796402
• Product Code: HTO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982193742
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982193742(11)050624(10)2113868
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: UT
• 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: 351.16J
• Device Lot Number: 2113868
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/03/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/01/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/01/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/24/2005
• 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