MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US 45 DEG ANGLE DRILL; DRILLS

Catalog Number	236683000
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/21/2025
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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that while using the fixed angled drill shaft the center piece that holds the modular drill bit broke off.All pieces were recovered no patient harm or added time.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: according to the information provided: "it was reported by spd that one of the 45 degree angles drill shafts was missing the internal locking mechanism for the drill bit.It did not happen in surgery".The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device was able to confirm the complaint, as the locking mechanism was not returned for evaluation.Device had signs of usage on its overall surface and no other damage nor breakage was identified on its surface.A breakage could have been caused by the drill bit being forcibly pulled from the item; or by prying back and forward the instrument during use.However, without concrete evidence or further information, it is not possible to determine a root cause for the missing piece.A dimensional inspection was unable to be performed due to the post-manufacturing damage.A functional test was unable to be performed due to the post-manufacturing damage.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the 45 deg angle drill would have contributed 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 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 lot: the product investigation found no evidence suspecting an error in the manufacturing or material that would be a contributing factor in the reported allegation(s).A manufacturing records evaluation (mre) was not performed.H11 additional narrative: added: d9.Corrected: h3.

• Brand Name: 45 DEG ANGLE DRILL
• Common Device Name: DRILLS
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY ORTHOPAEDICS INC US; 700 orthopaedic drive; warsaw IN 46581 0988
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 700 orthpaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 23510720
• Report Number: 1818910-2025-19413
• Device Sequence Number: 18568064
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10603295120179
• UDI-Public: (01)10603295120179(10)SO2052759
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• 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: Physician
• 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: 236683000
• Device Lot Number: SO2052759
• 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: 10/21/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/18/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/10/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/18/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/13/2022
• 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 Age: 64 YR
• Patient Sex: Female