MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH MODULAR T-HANDLE; MISC ORTHO SURGICAL INSTR

Catalog Number	273128001
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	01/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the condition of the instruments jeopardized the success of the surgery, the instruments were clearly worn and could not properly latch and unlatch handles.
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.D4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.E1 initial reporter address line 1: (b)(6).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 component codes: most relevant component code is g07002 (appropriate term/code not available) to capture no findings available due to no product returned.H6: the photo was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.The j&j medtech orthopaedics team conducted a visual inspection of the returned photo.Visual analysis of the video revealed that the modular t-handle can be assembled in two of the trial h 9mm 4 deg 30/9, while in two others, there is difficulty in assembling them.In the videos, the coupling area cannot be clearly observed to detect any possible damage.Photos were also provided, and upon reviewing them, it can be observed that the image quality is lacking to determine any condition that could cause the inability to assemble with the coupling device.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.As part of j&j medtech orthopaedics quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was not confirmed for modular t-handle.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: MODULAR T-HANDLE
• Common Device Name: MISC ORTHO SURGICAL INSTR
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÃ RL CH; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; chemin-blanc 38; le locle 02400 ; SZ 02400 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 21528607
• Report Number: 1526439-2025-00329
• Device Sequence Number: 20931688
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034186962
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034186962
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IT
• 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: 273128001
• 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: 02/13/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/14/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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