MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH HOLDING SLEEVE 55MM; GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	394.45
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
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.Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Reporter is a j&j employee.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 threads of the device have stripped.There was no patient or procedure involvement.This report is for one (1) holding sleeve 55mm.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.D4: udi: the expiration date is currently not available.Therefore, the full udi is currently not available.H6: part: 394.45, synthes lot: 2306630, supplier lot: n/a, release to warehouse date: 10 august 2009, manufactured by: synthes monument.No nonconformance reports (ncrs) were generated during production.The previous service event for part 394.45 with lot 2306630 has been reviewed.The customer called in a service request for this item for the threads have stripped.The item was previously returned for service due to threads stripped.The previous service condition of threads stripped is relevant to the current complained issue of the threads have stripped.The manufacture date of this item is 23-july-2009.The service history review is confirmed.The product was not returned to depuy synthes; however photos were received for review.The photographs were reviewed; however, they do not represent the reported complaint.Therefore, the investigation could not draw any conclusions about the reported event due to the insufficient evidence provided.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the photographs provided are not representative of the reported complaint.Based on the investigation findings, 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 ¿ device not 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.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: HOLDING SLEEVE 55MM
• Common Device Name: GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT
• 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 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 8472871282
• MDR Report Key: 19650436
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-08157
• Device Sequence Number: 7526281
• Product Code: FZX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982199737
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982199737(11)90723(17)290723(10)2306630
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OR
• 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,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: 394.45
• Device Lot Number: 2306630
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/05/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/09/2024; 08/08/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/01/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/24/2024; 08/20/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/23/2009
• 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