MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH INSERTER FOR TI ELASTIC NAILS; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	359.219
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Crack (1135)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/03/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(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.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.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 april 3, 2025, while going through the decontamination process, it was noticed that there were several instruments and sets that were damaged and in need of being replaced.The depth gauge was bent almost to the point of breaking and needs to be replaced.There was a titanium, elastic nail and the plastic piece on it is broken and cracked and was in need of being replaced.There was a titanium, elastic nail graphic case, and this graphic case has a plastic coating on it, and that plastic coating has began to flake off.There were two sets that had this damage to them, and both sets were discarded by the facility and they are unable to be returned.The damage to these instruments and graphic cases was postoperatively after going through the decontamination process.There was no patient involvement.There was no action needed during any surgical case no other sets were needed.
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: h6 component codes: most relevant component code is g07002 (appropriate term/code not available) to capture no findings available due to no product returned.Investigation summary = > product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: INSERTER FOR TI ELASTIC NAILS
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; luzernstrasse 19-21; zuchwil 4528 ; SZ 4528
• Manufacturer (Section G): MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 21925168
• Report Number: 8030965-2025-04184
• Device Sequence Number: 4008836
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982197214
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982197214
• 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,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: 359.219
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/07/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/29/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/08/2025
• 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