MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH RETENT PIN SCRDRIVER QC -HEX 12/ XL25; SCREWDRIVER

Catalog Number	03.045.006
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/02/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803 (and/or part 4, as applicable).This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.H11 additional narrative: d4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.H3, h6 investigation summary: the product was not returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics; however, photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that the retent pin scrdriver qc -hex 12/ xl25 was broken from the tip.No other defects o issues were identified.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.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.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the retent pin scrdriver qc -hex 12/ xl25 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.The device lot number is unknown; therefore, a device history review could not be performed.If more information become available, the record will be re-assessed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the short xl25 retention pin was broken from both power driver and hand driver.Fragments were generated.Removal of broken retention pin piece was required, and it was removed without incident.The procedure was successfully completed with no delay.There were no patient consequences.Screw was removed.

• Brand Name: RETENT PIN SCRDRIVER QC -HEX 12/ XL25
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVER
• 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: 21688142
• Report Number: 8030965-2025-02766
• Device Sequence Number: 9281938
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982292537
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982292537
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• 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

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: 03.045.006
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/01/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/25/2025
• 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