MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 3.5MM DRILL BIT/QC/110MM; BUR, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY

Catalog Number	310.35
Medical Device Problem Code	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/11/2026
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 report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the 3.5mm drill bit/qc/110mm failed to engage into the power attachment ao quick connect during pre-operative setup.The event was discovered before the procedure, and the device was available for return.There was no reported patient harm or significant delay, and no patient involvement or clinical symptoms were identified as a consequence of the event.

• Brand Name: 3.5MM DRILL BIT/QC/110MM
• Common Device Name: BUR, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY
• 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: 25067134
• Report Number: 8030965-2026-04168
• Device Sequence Number: 18748216
• Product Code: GFF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982186515
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982186515(10)66254P3
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: UT
• 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,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup

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: 310.35
• Device Lot Number: 66254P3
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/11/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/13/2026; 05/19/2026; 05/25/2026; 06/10/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/04/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/14/2026; 05/20/2026; 05/26/2026; 06/10/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/15/2025
• 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