MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH SMALL BATTERY DRIVE II; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number	532.110
Medical Device Problem Codes	Output below Specifications (3004); Noise, Audible (3273); Excessive Heating (4030)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/12/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that when a fully charged battery was inserted in the small battery drive device, and the button on the drill was depressed, it made a very weak noise but never reached full strength and then got hot when the button was held down while it was making the weak noise.However, the drill eventually reached full strength after holding the button down.It was not reported if the device was used in surgery.It was not reported if there were any delays in a surgical procedure or if a spare device was available for use.There was no human patient involvement as this device is for veterinary use only.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.
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.H10 additional narrative: as of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.

• Brand Name: SMALL BATTERY DRIVE II
• 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 04436 ; SZ 04436 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 24832685
• Report Number: 8030965-2026-03317
• Device Sequence Number: 21137758
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982241191
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982241191
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• 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,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/09/2026

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: 532.110
• Device Lot Number: 3154
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/27/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/11/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/09/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/11/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/19/2018
• 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