MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH BENDING/CUTTING PLIERS; PLIERS, SURGICAL

Catalog Number	391.962
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Corroded (1131)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/30/2025
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.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 july 30, 2025, there was pitting, scoring, chipping on devices.There was no patient 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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H11 additional narrative: added: d9, d10.H3, h6: the device was received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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: b5.Corrected: e1 (facility name), g1 (manufacturing site name), h4.H3, h4, h6: the product was returned to j&j medtech orthopaedics for evaluation.The j&j medtech orthopaedics team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the jaws of the bending/cutting pliers were chipped at the edges and the surface has some scratches.Fragments were not received.In addition, slightly general corrosion in small areas of the device was noted.A dimensional inspection for the bending/cutting pliers was not performed due to post manufacturing damage.The chipped condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.Scratches condition, this type of damage is consistent with other tools and hard edges coming in contact with the device, properly handling and attention to the approved use of the device diminishes the risk of failure.The potential cause of corrosion is being attributed to cleaning/sterilization methods.During cleaning, only use cleaning agents that are labelled for use on medical devices and in accordance with the manufacturer¿s instructions (e.G.Temperature, contact time, and rinse time).Cleaning agents with a used dilution ph of within 7¿9.5 are recommended.Highly alkaline conditions (ph >11) can damage components/devices, such as aluminum materials.Do not use saline, environmental disinfection (including chlorine solutions) or surgical antiseptics (such as iodine- or chlorhexidine-containing products).Do not use a cleaning aid that can damage the surface of instruments such as steel wool, abrasive cleaners or wire brushes.A functional test was performed and the mechanics of the device open and close as expected, no functionality issues were identified.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the bending/cutting pliers 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.As part of j&j medtech orthopaedics quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history review (dhr): part number: 391.962.Lot number: t983336.Manufacturing site: tuttlingen.Release to warehouse date: 22-nov-2012.A review of the device history records was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.The raw material certificate was reviewed and the used material was according to the specification of the device.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
Additional information received states that the issue was discovered during inspection of items.

• Brand Name: BENDING/CUTTING PLIERS
• Common Device Name: PLIERS, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; luzernstrasse 19-21; zuchwil 4528 ; SZ 4528
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES TUTTLINGEN; unter hasslen 5; tuttlingen CO ; GM
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 22803241
• Report Number: 8030965-2025-08393
• Device Sequence Number: 9063306
• Product Code: HTC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982198525
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982198525(10)T983336
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OR
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/14/2025

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: 391.962
• Device Lot Number: T983336
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/15/2025; 09/04/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/14/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/18/2025; 09/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/22/2012
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: REDUCTION FORCEPS POINTS RATCHET 174.
• Patient Sex: Unknown