MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT II; BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL

Catalog Number	511.801
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Difficult or Delayed Separation (4044)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/30/2026
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 handpiece coupling.Check symmetry with handpiece.Check function in running mode.Check the oscillation frequency with frequency meter.During the service evaluation the following failures were identified: functional : frozen/will not move.Visual : component damaged.Labeling : illegible etch.Device interaction (2+ devices) : difficult to assemble/disassemble.Conclusion: failure reported is confirmed.Root cause: faulty parts (3210).Action: return unrepaired.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the oscillating saw attachment ii device was frozen/would not move.It was noted in the service order that the device had a technical problem between the saw adapter and the compact air drive handpiece.During assembly, the adapter presented excessive resistance.Despite lubricating the connection with xylocaine jelly, the piece did not fit completely and got stuck.Could not be separated manually.There was a twenty minute delay to the procedure.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.

• Brand Name: OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT II
• Common Device Name: BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL
• 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: 25300730
• Report Number: 8030965-2026-04873
• Device Sequence Number: 9319130
• Product Code: GFA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819102262
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819102262
• 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,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,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: 511.801
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/13/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/15/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/23/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/27/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/23/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/23/2015
• 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