MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH Q-COUPLING FOR KWIRES AND PINSØ1.5-4.0MM; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED

Catalog Number	530.791
Medical Device Problem Codes	Mechanical Jam (2983); Complete Loss of Power (4015)
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
This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, 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 report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.H10 additional narrative: investigation summary = >the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed; and it was determined that the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to component wear.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported from india that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the quick coupling for k-wires device had the following failures: frozen/will not move and cannot engage attachment - coupling.It was further determined that the device failed pretest on the following: check function of adjusting sleeve and check the tool quick coupling.It was noted in the service order that the device was not working.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was unknown but was noted to have occurred in 2024.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, an additional report will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: Q-COUPLING FOR KWIRES AND PINSØ1.5-4.0MM
• Common Device Name: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 19772946
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-08906
• Device Sequence Number: 18170324
• Product Code: GEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819491861
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819491861
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• 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: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial

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: 530.791
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/09/2024
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/17/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/14/2019
• 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