MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH DRIVING CAP; ORTHOPEDIC MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	03.043.028
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device Slipped (1584); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/22/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2025, while the surgeon impacts the tna driving cap using a hammer, there is a small circular pin that gets loose.As more force is applied, the pin can fall out and disassemble the driving cap altogether.If left unnoticed, the pin can get lost during the case.The procedure was successfully completed with 2mins of delay.There was no patient consequence reported.
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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate investigation summary, the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found the weld of the proximal pin was broken; therefore, pin was loose; and pin from the distal end was cracked.A complete functional test cannot be performed due to breakage.The observed condition of the pin has been previously assessed by materials and testing.Materials and testing provided drafted report that showed some deficiencies in the weld.Conclusion from r&d was that although the weld might not be perfect there must be some significant load leading to the failure of the weld.Materials and testing subsequently performed a finite element analysis to investigate origin of stress at the interface between cross pin and pull button.Analysis showed that strong off axis hammer blows can lead to oscillations in the system that can cause stress that can lead to breakage of the laser weld at the end of the pin and subsequent migration.Surgical technique guide mentions at page 16: to use the hammer, attach the driving cap to the insertion handle and secure it by twisting it one quarter turn.Apply light and controlled hammer blows to seat the nail.Notes: the hammer guide may aid in controlling the direction of the hammer blows.Therefore, the hammer guide can be attached to the back end of the drive cap by screwing both parts together.A dimensional inspection was unable to be performed due to the post-manufacturing damage.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the driving cap would have contributed to the complained device issue.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 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.Dimensional inspection: n/a.Device history lot, product code: 03.043.028.Lot number: 21456205.Release to warehouse date: january 27, 2022.Manufacturing site: werk selzach.Supplier: (b)(4).A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.

• Brand Name: DRIVING CAP
• 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 ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 24378585
• Report Number: 8030965-2026-01617
• Device Sequence Number: 10279174
• Product Code: LXH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982297389
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982297389(10)21456205
• 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

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: 03.043.028
• Device Lot Number: 21456205
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/16/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/18/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/27/2022
• 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