MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH SYNFRAME ANGLED ROD; LAMP, OPERATING-ROOM

Catalog Number	387.344
Medical Device Problem Code	Compatibility Problem (2960)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/05/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the surgeon used the synframe and found that all components are becoming old and needed to be replaced.This synframe is over 20 years old and is starting to show its age.The casing is falling apart, parts peeling off and the instrument are becoming difficult to assemble.No patient was involved as this occured pre-op.
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.H10 additional narrative: h3, h4, h6 investigation summary the product was not returned to medtech orthopaedics, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation of "387.344, synframe angled rod" cannot revealed the reported condition.As, the provided evidence was not sufficient to confirm the reported event of unable of assemble.Functionality issues can not be evaluated through a photo investigation.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the synframe angled rod would not contribute 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 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 lot the device lot number is unknown, therefore a device history review could not be performed.If the lot/serial number becomes available, the record will be re-assessed.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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H6: the product was not returned to medtech orthopaedics; however, photos were provided for review.The photo investigation of "387.344, synframe angled rod" cannot revealed the reported condition.As, the provided evidence was not sufficient to confirm the reported event of unable of assemble.Functionality issues can not be evaluated through a photo investigation.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the synframe angled rod would not contribute 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 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 lot: product code: 387.344.Lot number: 1050778.Release to warehouse date: 23.Feb.2000.Manufacturing site: synthes gmbh.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: SYNFRAME ANGLED ROD
• Common Device Name: LAMP, OPERATING-ROOM
• 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: 21158673
• Report Number: 8030965-2025-00551
• Device Sequence Number: 15561825
• Product Code: FQP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034771106
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034771106(10)1050778
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K993314
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 01/15/2025

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: 387.344
• Device Lot Number: 1050778
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/05/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/15/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/11/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/23/2000
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown