MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SPINE INC VIPER PRIME TORQUE HANDLE; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	286750100
Medical Device Problem Code	Calibration Problem (2890)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/13/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on august 13, 2024 during a routine incoming inspection of a loaner set at the site, it was observed that the torque handle had been found to be out of specification; the torque had tested high.There had been no known patient or hospital involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H11: additional narrative: h3, h4, h6: a review of the receiving inspection (ri) for viper prime torque handle was conducted identifying that lot number gb152787 released in one batch released november 02, 2023 with no discrepancies.Supplier: gauthier biomedical, inc.As a result, the ri identified no issues during the manufacturing and release of this device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer.H3, h6: product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and 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 if information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: VIPER PRIME TORQUE HANDLE
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SPINE INC; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 20159200
• Report Number: 1526439-2024-02287
• Device Sequence Number: 18217955
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034507750
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034507750(10)GB152787
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• 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: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• 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: 286750100
• Device Lot Number: GB152787
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/13/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/06/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/02/2023
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown