MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH QUICK COUPLING FOR K-WIRES FOR TRS; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number	05.001.212
Medical Device Problem Codes	Compatibility Problem (2960); Complete Loss of Power (4015)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/05/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.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 narrative: a visual and functional assessment was performed on the device.The following steps failed: general condition, markings, check function of adjusting sleeve, check cannulation of attachment, and check tool quick coupling.During the service evaluation the following failures were identified: visual: component damaged.Visual: cosmetic damage - worn etch.Functional: device damages/breaks k-wire.Functional: will not hold k-wire.Device interaction (2+ devices): cannot engage attachment - coupling.Conclusion: failure reported is confirmed.Root cause: user error.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the quick coupling attachment device would damage/break k-wire.It was noted in the service order that the device did not work.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.

• Brand Name: QUICK COUPLING FOR K-WIRES FOR TRS
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 24419330
• Report Number: 8030965-2026-01816
• Device Sequence Number: 10608163
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819977907
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819977907
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: RS
• 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,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• 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: 05.001.212
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/09/2026
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/12/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/23/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/10/2020
• 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