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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY IRELAND - 3015516266 SIG HP REV TORQ LMT SCRWDRVR; KNEE INSTRUMENT : TORQUE DEVICES

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Catalog Number 201103080
Medical Device Problem Code Unintended Movement (3026)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 10/23/2025
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the screwdriver ratchet broke, spins freely without lock before ratcheting.
 
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: 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
Product complaint # (b)(4).This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.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 joint reconstruction, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes joint reconstruction, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.H11 additional narrative: added: d4 (lot), d9, h4.Corrected: d3, d4 (primary udi #).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
 
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint #(b)(4).Investigation summary: it was reported that the screwdriver ratchet broke, spins freely without lock before ratcheting.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found that the sig hp rev torq lmt scrwdrvr has signs of multiple use for a long period of time.The assessment was performed manually, which revealed that the ratcheting mechanism was not functioning correctly.It is most likely caused due to a damage in a part of the internal mechanism of the device.The reported loose condition was able to be replicated.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.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the sig hp rev torq lmt scrwdrvr 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 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: corrected: h3.
 
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Brand Name
SIG HP REV TORQ LMT SCRWDRVR
Common Device Name
KNEE INSTRUMENT : TORQUE DEVICES
Manufacturer (Section D)
DEPUY IRELAND - 3015516266
loughbeg ringaskiddy co.
cork IN
EI 
Manufacturer Contact
elba bello
700 orthopaedic dr.
warsaw, IN 46581
9083863534
MDR Report Key23512315
Report Number1818910-2025-19444
Device Sequence Number21301650
Product Code HXX
UDI-Device Identifier10603295436379
UDI-Public(01)10603295436379(10)KM874730
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter StateCA
Initial Reporter CountryUS
PMA/510(K) Number
EXEMPT
Number of Events Summarized1
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,Followup,Followup
Report Date (Section B) 11/10/2025
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 Number201103080
Device Lot NumberKM874730
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 10/23/2025
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer11/20/2025
12/17/2025
Initial Report FDA Received Date11/10/2025
Supplement Report FDA Received Date11/21/2025
12/17/2025
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) Yes
Date Device Manufactured10/05/2018
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 Number1
Patient Age70 YR
Patient SexMale
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