MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH DEPTH GAUGE FOR LOCKING SCREWS TO 100MM FOR IM NAILS; GAUGE, DEPTH

Catalog Number	03.010.428
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/03/2024
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 (b)(6) 2024, the depth gauge was found broken pre-operatively when the scrub tech was setting up for the case.There was no patient involved.Surgery was successfully completed and there was no delay in the case.
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.H11 additional narrative: h3, h6: photo investigation: the product was not returned to medtech orthopaedics, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that [03.010.428, depth gauge for lckng scrs to 100] needle has been broken and bent.The observed condition of the device was consist with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended force.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the [depth gauge for lckng scrs to 100] would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, cause traced to component failure and 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 complaint condition.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:03.010.428.Lot:9381067.Manufacturing site: werk balsthal.Supplier: na.Release to warehouse date:17 mar 2015.Expiration date: na.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
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: the product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found that the depth gauge for lckng scrs to 100 was broken from the weld in junction between the needle and the main body.In addition, the needle was bent from the distal end.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a component failure that was caused by exposure to unintended forces.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 depth gauge for lckng scrs to 100 would have contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to component failure, and 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.Device history lot = > part# 03.010.428 lot # 9381067 manufacturing site: werk balsthal supplier; na release to warehouse date: 17 mar 2015 expiration date: na a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: DEPTH GAUGE FOR LOCKING SCREWS TO 100MM FOR IM NAILS
• Common Device Name: GAUGE, DEPTH
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; luzernstrasse 19-21; zuchwil 4528 ; SZ 4528
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK BALSTHAL (CH); dornacherstrasse 20; balsthal CO 4710 ; SZ 4710
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 20682269
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-13893
• Device Sequence Number: 18002238
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982068699
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982068699(10)9381067
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• 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

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: 03.010.428
• Device Lot Number: 9381067
• 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: 11/04/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/03/2024; 12/23/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/14/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/06/2024; 12/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/07/2015
• 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