MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH HOLDING SLEEVE 55MM; GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	394.45
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/04/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product complaint#: (b)(4).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.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 during a procedure on (b)(6) 2025, the components of the large distractor no longer held the distractions; they kept slipping.The procedure was completed successfully with a five (5) minute delay.
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 device history review.Part# 394.45.Lot # l026213.Manufacturing site: werk bettlach.Supplier: na.Release to warehouse date: 16 jun 2016.Expiration date: na.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.

• Brand Name: HOLDING SLEEVE 55MM
• Common Device Name: GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; luzernstrasse 19-21; zuchwil 4528 ; SZ 4528
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK BETTLACH (CH); chemin blanc 38; bettlach CO 2544 ; SZ 2544
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 23605737
• Report Number: 8030965-2025-11642
• Device Sequence Number: 21193424
• Product Code: FZX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982199737
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982199737(10)L026213
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• 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,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: 394.45
• Device Lot Number: L026213
• 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: 11/04/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/15/2025; 06/02/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/20/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/17/2025; 06/05/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2016
• 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