MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH 2.7MM UNIVERSAL DRILL GUIDE; GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT

Catalog Number	323.26
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/11/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the spring in the drill guide no longer operates.
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.Additional narrative: h3, h6: investigation summary: the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device found the spring component was found deformed.The reported complaint condition can be confirmed, as the spring was damaged affecting proper functionality.The observed condition of the device was consistent with a component failure that was caused by exposure to unintended forces.Properly handling and attention to the approved use of the device diminishes the risk of failure.A functional test was unable to be performed due to the post-manufacturing damage.A dimensional inspection was unable to be performed due to the post-manufacturing damage.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the 2.7mm universal drill guide would have contributed to the complained device issue.Based on the investigation findings, 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 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.The drawings reflecting the current and manufactured revisions were reviewed.Device history lot: part: 323.26.Synthes lot: 4773780.Suppliers lot: na.Release to warehouse date: 27 may 2004.Manufactured by: synthes brandywine.No nonconformance reports (ncrs) were generated during production.Device history review: review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.

• Brand Name: 2.7MM UNIVERSAL DRILL GUIDE
• Common Device Name: GUIDE, SURGICAL, INSTRUMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; luzernstrasse 19-21; zuchwil 4528 ; SZ 4528
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES BRANDYWINE; 1303 goshen parkway; west chester CO 19380
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1302 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 9083863534
• MDR Report Key: 25350859
• Report Number: 8030965-2026-05043
• Device Sequence Number: 21443765
• Product Code: FZX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982190796
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982190796(10)4773780
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• 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: 323.26
• Device Lot Number: 4773780
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/20/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/28/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/01/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/27/2004
• 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