MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH SD SCRWDRVR SHFT/T4 50/SELF-RETAIN/HXC; SCREWDRIVER

Catalog Number	03.130.010
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/09/2026
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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Investigation summary the photo investigation revealed that '03.130.010 sd scrwdrvr shft/t4 50/self-retain/hxc " has bent at the tip.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.The product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample revealed that tip of the sd scrwdrvr shft/t4 50/self-retain/hxc was worn/stripped and twisted.The observed condition was consistent as an end of life indicator for the device.No other issues were identified.The observed condition was identified as an end of life indicator; damage consistent with repeated use and servicing.The lifecycle requirements of the device are event related and depend on the use and inspection of the device in clinical practice.As the device can be damaged on the first or 100th use, the device must be properly inspected prior to each surgical use.Refer to the device/country specific ifu for information related to end of life, reprocessing instructions, and inspection procedures.A dimensional inspection was not performed due to post manufacturing damage.A functional evaluation was not performed as it is not applicable to the complaint condition.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of sd scrwdrvr shft/t4 50/self-retain/hxc would have contributed to the complained issue.It was determined that the reusable instrument was worn from repeated use and servicing.Based on the investigation findings, the potential cause is traced to end of life, and it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is required.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 manufacturing location: supplier- (b)(4) manufacturing date: 06-dec-2023 part number: 03.130.010, stardrive scrwdrvr shft/t4 50mm/self-retaining/hxc lot number: 3352p46 (non-sterile) lot quantity: 83 nonconformance noted: n/a a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device with batch number 3352p46.No nonconformities or manufacturing irregularities have identified related to the complaint condition.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on feb 9, 2026, item was discovered in spd deformed.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: SD SCRWDRVR SHFT/T4 50/SELF-RETAIN/HXC
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVER
• 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: 24604102
• Report Number: 8030965-2026-02521
• Device Sequence Number: 10393878
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982075192
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982075192(10)3352P46
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• 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: 03.130.010
• Device Lot Number: 3352P46
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/26/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/02/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/06/2023
• 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
• If action reported to FDA under 21 USC 360i(g), list FDA-assigned Recall Number or include a statement: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown