MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH RATCHETING HANDLE WITH QUICK COUPLING; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	03.100.032
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/16/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the handle of the screwdriver attachment was loose.There was no patient or procedure involvement.
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.
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: h6.Component codes: most relevant component code is g07002 (appropriate term/code not available) to capture no findings available due to no product returned.H6: the product was not returned to depuy synthes; however, photos were provided for review.The device associated with this report was not returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The photographs attached were reviewed, however in the images provided no observations pertaining to the nature of the reported event of unable to assemble or disassemble couldbe identified.Functionality issues cannot be evaluated through a photo investigation.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was unconfirmed as the photographs attached don¿t have any evidence to draw a conclusion about the reported event.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 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: part # 03.100.032.Synthes lot # 6940263.Supplier lot # 6940263.Release to warehouse date: 05 jun 2012.Supplier: (b)(4).No ncrs were generated during production.Device history review: 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: RATCHETING HANDLE WITH QUICK COUPLING
• Common Device Name: ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; luzernstrasse 19-21; zuchwil 4528 ; SZ 4528
• Manufacturer (Section G): MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 700 orthopaedic dr.; warsaw, IN 46581 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 23960053
• Report Number: 8030965-2026-00084
• Device Sequence Number: 17545638
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982070814
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982070814(10)6940263
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• 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: 03.100.032
• Device Lot Number: 6940263
• 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: 12/15/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/13/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/05/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/14/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/05/2012
• 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