MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH APPLIC-INSTR F/STERNAL ZIPFIX; FIXATION CERCLAGE

Catalog Number	03.501.080
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.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
It was reported that the application instrument for snal zipfix was not tightening.It is unknown when the issue was observed.
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.H3, h6: the customer reported the application instrument for snal zipfix ot tightening.The repair technician reported handle gets jammed.The item is not repairable per the inspection sheet.The cause of the issue is end of life.The item will be forwarded to customer quality.The evaluation was confirmed.Device history review (dhr): part # 03.501.080 lot # l847631 manufacturing site: werk hagendorf release to warehouse date: 11 june 2018 a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: APPLIC-INSTR F/STERNAL ZIPFIX
• Common Device Name: FIXATION CERCLAGE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; luzernstrasse 19-21; zuchwil 4528 ; SZ 4528
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK HAEGENDORF; im bifang 6; haegendorf CO 4614 ; SZ 4614
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 21919696
• Report Number: 8030965-2025-04137
• Device Sequence Number: 21088062
• Product Code: JDQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10887587010847
• UDI-Public: (01)10887587010847(10)L847631
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K110789
• 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,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: 03.501.080
• Device Lot Number: L847631
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/30/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/28/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/02/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/11/2018
• 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
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown