MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH DRILL BIT Ø2.8 W/SCAL L200/100 3FLUTE F/

Catalog Number	324.214
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Entrapment of Device (1212)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	10/08/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that when drilling with a 2.8m drill bit, the bit fractured, leaving the tip of the drill bit inside the patient.The specialist experienced no discomfort.The surgery was successful, as a screw was placed in another hole.The fragment remained in the patient; it was impossible to extract it.The surgical time was not increased.
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.
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: g1 (manufacturing site name).H3, h6: photo investigation: the product was not returned to medtech orthopedics; however, photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that '324.214 ,drill bit ø2.8 w/scal l200/100 3flute f/" has broken pieces at the tip.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.The provided evidence was not sufficient to confirm the reported event of "foreign body left in patient." functionality issues cannot be evaluated through a photo investigation.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the 324.214 drill bit ø2.8 w/scal l200/100 3flute f/ would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the ¿drill bit¿ has ¿broken¿ because of unintended force, 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): a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device.Product code: 324.214.Lot number: 275p353.It was electronically reviewed and no nonconformances/manufacturing irregularities were identified during the manufacturing process.The product was released on: 10 aug 2021.Manufacturing site: jabil bettlach.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: DRILL BIT Ø2.8 W/SCAL L200/100 3FLUTE F/
• Common Device Name: DRILL BIT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK BETTLACH (CH); muracherstrasse 3; bettlach CO 2544 ; SZ 2544
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 23404198
• Report Number: 8030965-2025-10772
• Device Sequence Number: 4927790
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819807952
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819807952(10)275P353
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• 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: 324.214
• Device Lot Number: 275P353
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/09/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/28/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/07/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/09/2021
• 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: Female