MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH DEPTH GAUGE FOR 2.7MM & SMALL SCREWS

Catalog Number	319.01
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the depth gauge was very sticky and got stuck.This was discovered during post op inspection.There were no patient consequences as there was no patient involvement or delay in procedure.
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: d4 (lot, expiry date), d9, h4.Corrected: d1, d4 primary udi number.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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch 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: corrected: d4 (primary udi number) and g1.H3, 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 depth gauge for 2.7mm & small screws was observed with signs or normal usage.A dimensional inspection for the depth gauge for 2.7mm & small screws was not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional test was performed, the scale body was slide and resistence could be detected into the sleeve.The complaint condition was able to be replicated.A potential reason for this condition can be traced to a possible damage of the internal components.However, due to the inability to access these components without damaging the device, this remains unknown, and the complete potential cause not established.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the depth gauge for 2.7mm & small screws 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 lot: part # 319.01, synthes lot # 5782077, supplier lot # 5782077, release to warehouse date: 09 jul 2008 , manufactured by- synthes brandywine.No ncrs were generated during production.Device history review: 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 report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: DEPTH GAUGE FOR 2.7MM & SMALL SCREWS
• Common Device Name: DEPTH GAUGE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; luzernstrasse 19-21; zuchwil 4528 ; SZ 4528
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES BRANDYWINE; 1301 goshen parkway; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 22827306
• Report Number: 8030965-2025-08510
• Device Sequence Number: 4577927
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982189950
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982189950(10)5782077
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• 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

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: 319.01
• Device Lot Number: 5782077
• 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: 08/01/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/22/2025; 09/12/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/18/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/25/2025; 09/15/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/09/2008
• 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