MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Synthes GmbH 2.7/3.5MM DEPTH GAUGE 0 TO 60MM

Catalog Number	03.133.080
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/13/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H3:h6 the product was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation, and an investigation was conducted in accordance with depuy synthes procedures.Visual inspection of the returned device found to be broken from the needle.The broken fragment was returned for evaluation.No other anomalies were noted.The reported complaint was confirmed based on the evaluation results.The investigation traced the potential cause to a random component failure that may have been caused by exposure to unintended forces.It has been determined that no corrective or preventive actions are proposed.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue caused the reported condition.As part of depuy synthes quality processes, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released in accordance with approved specifications.Additional monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trend analysis as part of post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot : part:03.133.080 synthes lot:j013700 supplier lot:j013700 supplier: (b)(6).Release to warehouse date:10 april 2023 expiry date: n/a.No ncrs generated during production.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.Device history review : part:03.133.080 synthes lot: j013700 supplier lot: j013700 supplier: (b)(6) release to warehouse date:10 april, 2023 expiry date: n/a.No ncrs generated during production.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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: 2.7/3.5MM DEPTH GAUGE 0 TO 60MM
• Common Device Name: Depth Gauge
• 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 ; +1(908)386-3534
• MDR Report Key: 50676565
• Report Number: 8030965-2026-08973
• Device Sequence Number: 17434910
• Product Code: HTJ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07612334122032
• UDI-Public: (01)07612334122032(10)J013700
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: Exempt
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• 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: 03.133.080
• Device Lot Number: J013700
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/14/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/12/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/14/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/08/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/15/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/12/2023
• 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: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown