MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 5.0MM FLEXIBLE SHAFT; REAMER

Catalog Number	352.040
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/18/2025
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 the reamer shafts didn¿t hold the reamer heads securely.There was no patient or procedure involvement.The reamer heads are fine; the reamer shafts seem to not hold the reamer heads as firm as they used to; the heads can easily come off.
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: h6 (health effect - impact code) h3, h6: 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 device history review (dhr): part # 352.040 synthes lot # 2777236 supplier lot # 2777236 release to warehouse date: 14 sep 2011 expiration date: na supplier: synthes gmbh oberdorf no ncrs were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: 5.0MM FLEXIBLE SHAFT
• Common Device Name: REAMER
• 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: 22413084
• Report Number: 8030965-2025-06808
• Device Sequence Number: 8407423
• Product Code: HTO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982194114
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982194114(10)2777236
• 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: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare 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: 352.040
• Device Lot Number: 2777236
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/18/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/21/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/07/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/22/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/14/2011
• 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