MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH ADJUSTABLE CERVICAL DISTRACTOR-RIGHT; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	396.396
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/09/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that upon inspection of the instrument in sterile processing, once it was received through the wash, the sales representative discovered the fixed arm on the distractor had a small piece broken off of it.The piece was retained inside of its box and recovered.There was no patient involvement.
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: 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
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: h4.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 adjustable cervical distractor-right was broken from the joint part, the fragment was received.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.Properly handling and attention to the approved use of the device diminishes the risk of failure.In addition, general corrosion was noted on the broken surface.The potential cause for corrosion is being attributed to cleaning/sterlization methods.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 for the adjustable cervical distractor-right was not performed due to post manufacturing damage.A functional test was not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the adjustable cervical distractor-right would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition.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: 396.396.Synthes lot: 4958427.Supplier lot: a7na06.Release to warehouse date: feb 28, 2005.Manufactured by: synthes tuttlingen.No ncrs were generated during production review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: ADJUSTABLE CERVICAL DISTRACTOR-RIGHT
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• 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: 23896089
• Report Number: 8030965-2025-12976
• Device Sequence Number: 17475541
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10705034777528
• UDI-Public: (01)10705034777528(10)A7NA06
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• 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: 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: 396.396
• Device Lot Number: A7NA06
• 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: 12/09/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/05/2026; 01/26/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/26/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/07/2026; 01/28/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/28/2005
• 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