MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH RETENTION PIN FOR SCREWDRIVER W/ Q C -HEX 12MM/SHORT/XL25

Catalog Number	03.045.008
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Entrapment of Device (1212)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	03/10/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the procedure the threaded tip of the retention pin intended for a 12 mm short hexagonal rapid-anchoring screwdriver snapped off, leaving it lodged inside the screw.The specialist resolved the issue by using another screwdriver, allowing the surgery to finish successfully without patient impact or alteration in surgical times.
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.Additional narrative: d4: udi: as the lot number for the device involved in the event was not provided, the full udi is currently not available.H6: photo investigation: the product was not returned to depuy synthes; however, photos were provided for review.The photo investigation revealed that "03.045.008, retention pin w/quick-coupl hex 12 short "has broken pieces 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.However the provided evidence was not sufficient to confirm the reported event of "embedded device".Functionality issues cannot be evaluated through a photo investigation.Since the device was not returned, a dimensional inspection cannot be performed.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the retention pin w/quick-coupl hex 12 short would contribute to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, the ¿retention pin w/quick-coupl hex 12 short¿ has ¿broken¿ because of unintended force, and 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.Device history lot: 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 reassessed.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: RETENTION PIN FOR SCREWDRIVER W/ Q C -HEX 12MM/SHORT/XL25
• 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 ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 24716540
• Report Number: 8030965-2026-02918
• Device Sequence Number: 12259452
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07612334167859
• UDI-Public: (01)07612334167859
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• 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: 03.045.008
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/10/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/30/2026
• 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