MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC 8 CM SHORT,QD ANGLE ATTACHMENT; DRILL, SURGICAL, ENT (ELECTRIC OR PNEUMATIC) INCLUDING HANDPIECE

Catalog Number	QD8-G1
Medical Device Problem Codes	Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191); Excessive Heating (4030)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: as of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the attachment device was not functioning properly and was getting very hot during use.It was not reported if the event occurred during a surgical procedure.It was not reported if a spare device was available for use.There were no reports of any injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was not reported, however, it was reported that the event occurred in 2025.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the attachment device had heat and vibration.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for temperature assessment and vibration assessment.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause of this condition was determined to be traced to component failure due to wear.

• Brand Name: 8 CM SHORT,QD ANGLE ATTACHMENT
• Common Device Name: DRILL, SURGICAL, ENT (ELECTRIC OR PNEUMATIC) INCLUDING HANDPIECE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 22574565
• Report Number: 1045834-2025-00456
• Device Sequence Number: 9894345
• Product Code: ERL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00845384016373
• UDI-Public: (01)00845384016373
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K133604
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• 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: QD8-G1
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/14/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/06/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/23/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/06/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/29/2018
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown