MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH QUICK COUPLING FOR K-WIRES FOR TRS; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number	05.001.212
Medical Device Problem Codes	Mechanical Jam (2983); Complete Loss of Power (4015)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/25/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.H11: additional narrative: device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the device being frozen/would not move, identified during service and evaluation was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be traced to user, which is use error.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the quick coupling device was frozen/would not move.It was determined that the device had cosmetic damage - worn etch, cosmetic damage ¿ worn, could not engage the attachment ¿ coupling, would not hold the k-wire and did not function.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for general condition, marking and labeling, check the tool quick coupling, check self-holding force in smallest range and check function in running mode.It was noted in the service order that the device did not work.It was reported there were no delays to the surgical procedure and the surgery was completed as intended.It was not reported if a spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: QUICK COUPLING FOR K-WIRES FOR TRS
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 21732287
• Report Number: 8030965-2025-02957
• Device Sequence Number: 4108770
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819977907
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819977907
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: RS
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 03/31/2025

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: 05.001.212
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/27/2025
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/31/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/21/2018
• 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