MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Synthes GmbH STARDRIVE SCREWDRIVER SHAFT T8 55MM; Surgical screwdriver, reusable

Catalog Number	314.453
Medical Device Problem Codes	Nonstandard Device (1420); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/25/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the screwdriver does not properly engage with the screw head.The slotted portion of the tip is too short and has a different angle compared with the replacement product that the customer is now using.The customer reported the product typically fails after 2 to 3 procedures.
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 medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: STARDRIVE SCREWDRIVER SHAFT T8 55MM
• Common Device Name: Surgical screwdriver, reusable
• Manufacturer (Section D): Synthes GmbH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): Synthes Haegendorf GmbH; im bifang 6; haegendorf 4614 ; SZ 4614
• Manufacturer Contact: elba bello ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; +1(908)386-3534
• MDR Report Key: 50776083
• Report Number: 8030965-2026-09386
• Device Sequence Number: 18571240
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819831384
• UDI-Public: (01)07611819831384(10)96504P7
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• 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: 314.453
• Device Lot Number: 96504P7
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/07/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/24/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/15/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/18/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/12/2026
• 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