MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 1.0MM DRILL BIT/MQC FOR THREADED HOLE/61MM; BIT, DRILL

Catalog Number	03.130.102
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	01/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.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 that on an unknown date, there was a broken drill bit.No further information was provided.
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.H6 component codes: most relevant component code is g07002 (appropriate term/code not available) to capture no findings available due to no product returned.Investigation summary: 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.Device history lot: part:03.130.102.Lot no:f-38112.Release to warehouse date: 28 apr, 2023 manufacturing site: werk selzach supplier: (b)(4).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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: according to information received, broken drill bit.The product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found the fluted distal tip was broken apart.Broken fragment was returned for evaluation.No other issue was observed over the surface of the device.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a component failure that was caused by exposure to unintended forces.A dimensional inspection was unable to be performed due to the post-manufacturing damage.A functional test was unable to be performed due to the post-manufacturing damage.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the drill bit ø1 l61/31 f/core hole would have contributed 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 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.The following drawings reflecting the current and manufactured revisions were reviewed: dwg se_491516 rev e (current and manufactured), dimensional inspection: n/a.Device history lot: part:03.130.102, lot no:f-38112, release to warehouse date: 28 apr, 2023, manufacturing site: werk selzach, supplier: (b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: 1.0MM DRILL BIT/MQC FOR THREADED HOLE/61MM
• Common Device Name: BIT, DRILL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES SELZACH; bohackerweg 5; selzach CO ; SZ
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 20558891
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-13353
• Device Sequence Number: 8979129
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819683006
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819683006(10)F-38112
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PO
• 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,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: 03.130.102
• Device Lot Number: F-38112
• 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: 10/22/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/27/2024; 02/14/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/29/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/30/2024; 02/26/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/28/2023
• 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