MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 1.5MM DRILL BIT/K-WIRE ATTCHMT FOR GLIDING HOLE/62MM; BIT, DRILL

Catalog Number	03.130.210
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/31/2025
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: h3, h6 investigation summary: the product was not returned to medtech orthopaedics; however, photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that 03.130.210, drill bit 1.5 l62/31 f/gliding hole has been broken.The observed condition of the device was consist with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended force.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the drill bit 1.5 l62/31 f/gliding hole would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the drill bit 1.5 l62/31 f/gliding hole has broken because cause trace to component failure, 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): product code: 03.130.210.Lot number: f-20576.Release to warehouse date: sep 28, 2016.Expiration date: na.Supplier: (b)(4).Manufacturing site: werk selzach.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the procedure, when the drill bit was being drilled, the 1.1-inch drill bit of the 1.5-inch system broke.This problem was resolved by removing the drill bit along with its fragments.Another drill bit with the same characteristics, also included with the equipment, was passed to the doctor, thus successfully completing the surgery.This resulted in no discomfort for the specialist, no harm to the patient, and no alterations in surgical times.

• Brand Name: 1.5MM DRILL BIT/K-WIRE ATTCHMT FOR GLIDING HOLE/62MM
• Common Device Name: BIT, DRILL
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES SELZACH; bohackerweg 5; selzach 2425 ; SZ 2425
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 22829615
• Report Number: 8030965-2025-08524
• Device Sequence Number: 9458180
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819690615
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819690615(10)F-20576
• 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

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: 03.130.210
• Device Lot Number: F-20576
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/01/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/28/2016
• 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