MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH CHUCK/KEYLESS/DRILL SPEED FOR TRS; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number	05.001.208
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Mechanical Jam (2983); Complete Loss of Power (4015)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/14/2025
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.The actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause of this condition was determined to be traced to maintenance, which is improper maintenance.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the keyless chuck device was frozen/will not move ¿ chuck seized, could not engage the attachment ¿ coupling, moving parts of the device did not move smoothly, and the device had component damage.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for general condition, check the drill chuck by hand, check the maximum range of tool coupling, check the minimum range of tool coupling, check the cannulation of attachment, check for mechanical free movement, and check general function in running mode.It was noted in the service order that the device held the drill poorly.It was noted that when applied to the bone, the drill slides in the holder and stops.This event did not occur during surgery.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: CHUCK/KEYLESS/DRILL SPEED 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: 21752374
• Report Number: 8030965-2025-03041
• Device Sequence Number: 8087301
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819977884
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819977884(20)15
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NL
• 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

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: 05.001.208
• 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: 04/02/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/07/2023
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown