MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH TOMOFIX OSTEOTOMY CHISEL 25MM WIDTH; CHISEL, SURGICAL, MANUAL

Catalog Number	397.995
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Failure to Cut (2587)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/30/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2024 there was a dull osteotomy's, spreader does not open correctly.This report is for one (1) tomofix osteotomy chisel 25mm width.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).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: as the serial and lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.D9: complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.E3: reporter is a j&j sales representative.H6: without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.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.
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 returned to medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual analysis of the device found blunting/rounding of cutting edges.It is not unreasonable that the condition identified in visual analysis would contribute to a dull condition.Therefore we are able to confirm dullness with damage observed, as this kind of evidence indicates repeated use of the device.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event related and depend on the use in clinical practice, the device must be properly inspected prior to each surgical use.Refer to the device/country specific ifu for information related to end of life, reprocessing instructions, and inspection procedures.A dimensional inspection was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of tomofix osteotomy chisel 25mm width would have contributed to the complained issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to the end of life, and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is required.As part of medtech orthopaedics 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# 397.995, lot # l854454, manufacturing site: werk bettlach , supplier ; na , release to warehouse date: 22 aug 2018 , expiration date:.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified if information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: TOMOFIX OSTEOTOMY CHISEL 25MM WIDTH
• Common Device Name: CHISEL, SURGICAL, MANUAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; luzernstrasse 19-21; zuchwil 4528 ; SZ 4528
• 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: 20081396
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-10420
• Device Sequence Number: 7810583
• Product Code: FZO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982201300
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982201300(10)L854454
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• 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: 397.995
• Device Lot Number: L854454
• 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: 07/30/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/03/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/27/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/22/2018
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: SPREADER 8 BLD MED HNDL-SOFT RATCHET; TOMOFIX OSTEOTOMY CHISEL 10MM WIDTH; TOMOFIX OSTEOTOMY CHISEL 15MM WIDTH; TOMOFIX OSTEOTOMY CHISEL 20MM WIDTH; TOMOFIX OSTEOTOMY CHISEL 20MM WIDTH
• Patient Sex: Unknown