MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 12.0 PROTECTION SLV STR FOR 8-11 NAILS; NAIL, FIXATION, BONE

Catalog Number	03.010.435
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	04/03/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.D4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.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 on apr 3, 2025, outer sleeve of ex supra patellar sleeve damaged to the point where the inner tracer can't pass through.It is unknown if there was patient or procedure involvement.
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.H11 additional narrative: h3, h6: the product was not returned to medtech orthopaedics, however photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that '03.010.435, 12.0 protection slv str for 8-11 nails had deformed sleeve tip.The observed condition of the device was consist with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended force.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the 12.0 protection slv str for 8-11 nails would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, 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 complaint condition.As part of 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 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: 12.0 PROTECTION SLV STR FOR 8-11 NAILS
• Common Device Name: NAIL, FIXATION, BONE
• 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: 21920425
• Report Number: 8030965-2025-04153
• Device Sequence Number: 9073569
• Product Code: JDS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982068767
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982068767
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K111667
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 04/28/2025

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: 03.010.435
• 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: 04/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/29/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/28/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/30/2025
• 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