MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SPINE INC SKYLINE EXPANSION TIP DRIVER; DRIVER, PROSTHESIS

Catalog Number	286830500
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/12/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the nurse on the back table found that all skyline screwdrivers were not properly holding the screw.There was no patient involvement and no delay.The procedure was successfully completed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # = > pc-001805935 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, h6: a review of the receiving inspection (ri) for skyline expansion tip driver was conducted identifying that lot number gm5973601 released in one batch.Batch1: lot qty of (b)(6) units were released may 25, 2022 with no discrepancies.Supplier: (b)(4).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.The product was not returned to medtech orthopaedics , however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that 286830500, skyline expansion tip driver has been stripped/worn/twisted/cross threaded.The device exhibits damage consistent with repeated use.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.But the another allegation can't be confirmed as ,the provided evidence was not sufficient to confirm the reported event of will not hold/retain functionality issues cannot be evaluated through a photo investigation.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the [skyline expansion tip driver] would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the skyline expansion tip driver has stripped/worn/twisted/cross threaded because of end of life , 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 orthopedics 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.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.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
Additional information received states that the driver tips did not hold the screws.

• Brand Name: SKYLINE EXPANSION TIP DRIVER
• Common Device Name: DRIVER, PROSTHESIS
• 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: 21513626
• Report Number: 1526439-2025-00324
• Device Sequence Number: 4449033
• Product Code: HWR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034215426
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034215426(10)GM5973601
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• 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

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: 286830500
• Device Lot Number: GM5973601
• 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: 02/12/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/05/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/04/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/13/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/04/2022
• 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: UNKNOWN SCREWS
• Patient Sex: Unknown