MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH HANDLE W/QUICK-COUPL; BONE TAP

Catalog Number	311.431
Medical Device Problem Code	Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/15/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2025, the patient underwent an intramedullary foreign body removal for tibial plateau fracture surgery with the handle.The surgery was completed successfully with no delay.Before the surgery, the handle was sterilized the day before the removal surgery, and a brown liquid stained the sterilization pack, so the handle was cleaned again and autoclaved again.The results of the second run could not be confirmed.The sterilization pack was double-layered, but the stain was heavy on the inside.Since the stain had spread to the outer pack, it was determined that cleanliness could not be guaranteed.
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 manufacturer narrative: d4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.
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.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
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.
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.H11 additional narrative: added: h4.Corrected: e1 (facility name), g1 (manufacturing site name).H3, h4, h6: the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found handle was signs of discoloration at the proximal end and along the shaft.No foreign material was observed on the device.Based on the depuy synthes "important information" with cleaning and sterilization instructions: repeated processing cycles as described in these instructions have minimal effects on synthes surgical instrumentation.End of life of a device is normally determined by wear and damage due to use.Evidence of damage and wear on a device may include but is not limited to corrosion (e.G.Rust, pitting), discoloration, excessive scratches, flaking, wear and cracks.Improperly functioning devices, devices with unrecognizable markings, missing or removed (buffed off) part numbers, damaged and excessively worn devices should not be used.The observed condition was identified as an end of life indicator; damage consistent with repeated use and servicing.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event related and depend on the use and inspection of the device in clinical practice.As the device can be damaged on the first or 100th use, the device must be properly inspected prior to each surgical use.Refer to the device/country specific ifu for information related to end of life, reprocessing instructions, and inspection procedures.A dimensional inspection was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.A functional test was not performed since it was not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the handle w/quick-coupl would have contributed to the complained issue.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to end of life, and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is required.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the reported complaint condition.As part of depuy synthes 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): part: 311.431 lot no: 2716525 release to warehouse date: 13 may 2011 manufacturing site: werk selzach supplier: (b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.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.H11 additional narrative: added: d4 (lot).Corrected: d4 (primary udi number).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: HANDLE W/QUICK-COUPL
• Common Device Name: BONE TAP
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES SELZACH; bohackerweg 5; selzach CO 2425 ; SZ 2425
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 23451013
• Report Number: 8030965-2025-10953
• Device Sequence Number: 15472341
• Product Code: HWX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819259836
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819259836(10)2716525
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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,Followup,Followup,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: 311.431
• Device Lot Number: 2716525
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/15/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/04/2025; 11/05/2025; 11/18/2025; 01/06/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/03/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/04/2025; 11/11/2025; 11/19/2025; 01/07/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/13/2011
• 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