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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL COMBO SCREWDRIVER; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

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Catalog Number 288211
Medical Device Problem Code Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 06/06/2024
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by the sales rep in france that during an unspecified shoulder surgical procedure on (b)(6) 2024 the combo screwdriver device was defective.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.No additional information was provided.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted in pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy mitek or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy mitek, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.The product was not returned to depuy synthes, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that the device's distal tip is cracked as part of hard use.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the combo screwdriver would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to hard and continuous use; since this is a reusable device, the constant manipulation between surgeries and sterilization process can lead to damages on screwdriver's tip.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 : given that lot number was not provided, the manufacturing record evaluation (mre) review cannot be performed.If the lot number becomes available, the mre review will be performed.
 
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Brand Name
COMBO SCREWDRIVER
Common Device Name
ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
Manufacturer (Section D)
MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL
chemin-blanc 38
le locle 02400
SZ  02400
Manufacturer (Section G)
MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL
chemin-blanc 38
le locle 02400
SZ   02400
Manufacturer Contact
kate karberg
325 paramount drive
raynham, MA 02767
3035526892
MDR Report Key19692970
Report Number1221934-2024-02335
Device Sequence Number15224133
Product Code LXH
UDI-Device Identifier10886705026890
UDI-Public10886705026890
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryFR
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,Company Representative
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial
Report Date (Section B) 07/08/2024
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 Number288211
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 06/28/2024
Initial Report FDA Received Date07/08/2024
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 Number1
Patient SexUnknown
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