MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH SCRDRIVER SHAFT CANN T8 W/COLOUR-MARKING; SCREWDRIVER

Catalog Number	03.226.004
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2026
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 the tip of the screwdriver shaft was damaged and won¿t fit into the screws.
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: d10.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.H11 additional narrative: added: h4.Corrected: e2, e3, g1 (manufacturing site name).H3, h6: product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable device history review (dhr): part: 03.226.004, lot: 8477505, manufacturing site: werk bettlach, supplier: na, release to warehouse date: 10 sep 2013, 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: SCRDRIVER SHAFT CANN T8 W/COLOUR-MARKING
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; luzernstrasse 19-21; zuchwil 4528 ; SZ 4528
• Manufacturer (Section G): WERK BETTLACH (CH); muracherstrasse 3; bettlach CO 2544 ; SZ 2544
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 24223534
• Report Number: 8030965-2026-01077
• Device Sequence Number: 18483297
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982077042
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982077042(10)8477505
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AL
• 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: 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: 03.226.004
• Device Lot Number: 8477505
• 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: 01/19/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/25/2026; 02/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/30/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/25/2026; 03/09/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/10/2013
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: COMP/DISTRACTION HOLDING SLV/2.0 K-WIRE.; DRIVING CAP/THREADED.; PERIOSTEAL ELVTR 6 CRVD BLD-ROUND EDGE.; PERIOSTEAL ELVTR 6 CRVD BLD-ROUND EDGE.; SCR RACK FOR LONGER 3.5 LCKNG SCR SD REC.; SDDRIVE SCREWDRIVER SHAFT T8 55MM.; THREADED HAMMER GUIDE CONNECTOR.
• Patient Sex: Unknown