MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 4.0MM HEXAGONAL SCREWDRIVER

Catalog Number	313.93
Medical Device Problem Codes	Corroded (1131); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/05/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2024, after the instruments had gone through the decontamination process, it was noticed that there were several instruments that were damaged and were not able to be used anymore.1.Replacement screw for insertion guide this item was a connection screw for the proximal humerus drill guide attachment.The screw was lost and unable to be found.2.Rad aiming arm/frn piriformis fossa this was an aiming arm attachment for the frna.One of the plastic flaps that locks the drill sleeve in place was broken.3.Cannulated 4.0mm hexagonal screwdriver this item was a calculated screwdriver and the tip of the screwdriver was stripped.4.4.0mm hexagonal screwdriver this item was a solid 4 mm hex screwdriver.This screwdriver had rust and where on the handle.5.2.7/3.5mm depth gauge 0 to 60mm this item was a depth gauge and the tip of this death gauge broke off.There was no patient involvement with these items.It was unknown how they were damaged or when they were damaged.This report is for a 4.0mm hexagonal screwdriver.
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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Additional narrative: d4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up.
Event or Problem Description
Additional information received states that no surgical delay, no surgery involved, and no medical intervention required.
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: h3, h6: the device was received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.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 j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found that the tip was observed stripped and with evidence of repeated use.Handle was also found with corrosion near the metal contact surface of the pin and the shaft.The observed condition was identified as an end-of-life indicator; damage consistent with repeated use throughout 24 years of service.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event-related and depend on the use and inspection of the device in clinical practice.As the device can be damaged on the first or 100th use, 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.A functional test was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the 4.0mm hexagonal screwdriver would have contributed to the complained issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to end of life, and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is required.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition.As part of j&j 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 # 313.93 , synthes lot # 4171484, suppliers lot # na, release to warehouse date: 13 sep 2000, manufactured by: synthes brandywine.No ncrs were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: 4.0MM HEXAGONAL SCREWDRIVER
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; luzernstrasse 19-21; zuchwil 4528 ; SZ 4528
• Manufacturer (Section G): MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 20246041
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-11701
• Device Sequence Number: 7282201
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982188243
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982188243(10)4171484
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• 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,Followup,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: 313.93
• Device Lot Number: 4171484
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/05/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/19/2024; 10/02/2024; 10/10/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/18/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/24/2024; 10/09/2024; 10/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/13/2000
• 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: 2.7/3.5MM DEPTH GAUGE 0 TO 60MM; 4.0MM HEXAGONAL SCREWDRIVER; INSERTION GUIDE(323.050); RAD AIMING ARM/FRN PIRIFORMIS FOSSA; SCRDRIVER-HEX-CANN F/CANNSCR Ø6.5+7.3; UNK - SCREWS: TRAUMA
• Patient Sex: Unknown