MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH HELICAL BLADE INSERTER; ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES

Catalog Number	03.037.024
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/09/2025
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 report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported on november 9, 2025 that helical blade coupling screw will not thread into helical blade inserter.
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.H3, h6: 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
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, h4, h6: the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that the overall apareance of the helical blade inserted was worn and the tip was stripped.In addition, the color markings were peeling.The observed worn/ stripped conditions were 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.Potential cause for color markings missing condition can be traced to maintenance and/or sterilization procedures, however, with available information the complete potential cause can not be determined.According to the document cleaning and sterilization instructions the following precautions should be taken: all devices must be thoroughly cleaned and inspected prior to sterilization.Long, narrow lumens, blind holes, moving and intricate parts require particular attention during cleaning and inspection.During cleaning, only use cleaning agents that are labelled for use on medical devices and in accordance with the manufacturer¿s instructions (e.G.Temperature, contact time, and rinse time).Cleaning agents with a used dilution ph of within 7¿9.5 are recommended.Highly alkaline conditions (ph >11) can damage components/devices, such as aluminum materials.Do not use saline, environmental disinfection (including chlorine solutions) or surgical antiseptics (such as iodine- or chlorhexidine-containing products).Do not use a cleaning aid that can damage the surface of instruments such as steel wool, abrasive cleaners or wire brushes.A dimensional inspection was not performed due to post manufacturing damage.A functional test was unable to be performed as the mating device was not received to assess the interaction.However; it is not unreasonable based on information provided and the observed condition of the returned device that a functionality issue may occur during the procedure.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of helical blade inserted would have contributed to the complained issue.It was determined that the reusable instrument was worn from repeated use and servicing.Based on the investigation findings, 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 number: 03.037.024.Lot number: t183227.Manufacturing site: tuttlingen.Release to warehouse date: 23-oct-2019.A review of the device history records was performed for the finished device lot number, 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: HELICAL BLADE INSERTER
• Common Device Name: ROD, FIXATION, INTRAMEDULLARY AND ACCESSORIES
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; luzernstrasse 19-21; zuchwil 4528 ; SZ 4528
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES TUTTLINGEN; unter hasslen 5; tuttlingen CO ; GM
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 23679955
• Report Number: 8030965-2025-11910
• Device Sequence Number: 18580253
• Product Code: HSB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982070401
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982070401(10)T183227
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K131548
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• 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: 03.037.024
• Device Lot Number: T183227
• 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: 11/09/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/01/2025; 12/29/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/01/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/02/2025; 12/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/29/2019
• 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