MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH INSERTION HANDLE FOR MULTILOC HUMERAL NAILING SYSTEM; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	03.019.006
Medical Device Problem Codes	Use of Device Problem (1670); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/14/2025
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.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.H3, h6: the device lot number is unknown.Therefore, a device history review could not be performed.If the lot/serial number becomes available, the record will be re-assessed.The product was not returned to medtech orthopedics; however, photos were received for review.The photo investigation revealed that 03.019.006 insrt hndl for multiloc hum nling sys has a missing pin.Based on the provided evidence exact root cause can not be determined for missing part.However, the other reported allegation can not be confirmed.As evidence was not sufficient to support the evident of misalignment.Also, we cannot confirm the functionality issue from photo.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the product name 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.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that patient underwent an orthopedic procedure on (b)(6) 2025.The insertion handle was missing a peg and the aiming arm would not line up properly without special attention and a drill assembly.There were no patient consequences.

• Brand Name: INSERTION HANDLE FOR MULTILOC HUMERAL NAILING SYSTEM
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• 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: 22952777
• Report Number: 8030965-2025-08927
• Device Sequence Number: 9867813
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982069436
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982069436
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K103002
• 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

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: 03.019.006
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/14/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/03/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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