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

Catalog Number	311.431
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/14/2024
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.H11: additional narrative: d9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.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 the reduction forceps and handle are broken.Alternative instruments were available for use, so the procedure was able to be completed successfully with no delay or impact to the patient.The patient outcome was reported as perfectly healthy and discharged.This report is for a handle.This is report 2 of 2 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, h6: the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device revealed that the handle w/quick-coupl exhibits no cosmetic damage on the surface and no signs of breakage were observed.However, a functional test was performed where the sleeve is jammed and could be due to internal locking mechanism doesn't work correctly.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition and hence the root cause cannot be determined.A dimensional inspection was not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the handle w/quick-coupl would contribute to the complained device issue.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 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 (dhr): a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device.Part: 311.431-15, lot: 6474p89.It was electronically reviewed and no nonconformances / manufacturing irregularities were identified during the manufacturing process.The product was released on: 09-aug-2023, manufacturing site: jabil bettlach.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: LARGE HANDLE WITH QUICK COUPLING
• Common Device Name: TAP, BONE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK BETTLACH (CH); muracherstrasse 3; bettlach CO 2544 ; SZ 2544
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 19919772
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-09669
• Device Sequence Number: 20637791
• Product Code: HWX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819259836
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819259836(11)230809(10)6474P89
• 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: Foreign,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: 311.431
• Device Lot Number: 6474P89
• 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: 07/14/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/13/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/06/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/09/2023
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: REDUC-FORCEPS TOOTHED RATCH-LOCK L140
• Patient Sex: Unknown