MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH COMPR-NUT F/INSERTER F/TFNA SCR; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	03.037.116
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/30/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the compression nut was mounted on the amar guide sheath, but upon inspection it was clear that it could not be removed because it was dented.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).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.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.
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.H11 additional narrative: added: e1 (facility name).H3, h6: photo investigation: the product was not returned to medtech orthopaedics; however, photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that [03.037.116, compr-nut f/inserter f/tfna scr] has been stuck with the guide sleeve, a definitive root cause cannot be established for unable to assemble/disassemble.There is some blood stain on nut.The reported event of bent/deformed cannot be confirmed as in the images provided no observations pertaining to the nature of the reported event could be identified.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the observed condition of the [compr-nut f/inserter f/tfna scr] would not contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the compr-nut f/inserter f/tfna scr has stuck and 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 orthopedics 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.Device history review (dhr): 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: COMPR-NUT F/INSERTER F/TFNA SCR
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• 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: 22077496
• Report Number: 8030965-2025-05166
• Device Sequence Number: 13148520
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819642690
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819642690
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• 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: Foreign,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: 03.037.116
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/01/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/11/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/23/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/12/2025
• 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