MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH SD/HD SCRWDRVR SFT T25 3.5HEX/SF-RTN 165; SCREWDRIVER

Catalog Number	03.010.151
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/03/2026
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.H11 additional manufacturer narrative: d4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.H3, h6: the device lot number is unknown, therefore a device history review could not be performed.If the lot/serial number becomes available, the record will be re-assessed.The product was not returned to depuy synthes; however, photos were provided for review.The photographs attached were reviewed, however they do not represent the reported complaint.Therefore, the investigation could not draw any conclusions about the reported event due to the insufficient evidence provided.As the device was not returned, and as-received condition could not be assessed, a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.The overall complaint was not confirmed as the photographs provided are not representative of the reported complaint.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the screwdriver was worn.

• Brand Name: SD/HD SCRWDRVR SFT T25 3.5HEX/SF-RTN 165
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 24377559
• Report Number: 8030965-2026-01603
• Device Sequence Number: 4838031
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982067982
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982067982
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial

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: 03.010.151
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/18/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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