MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Synthes GmbH 2.8MM DRILL BIT/QC/165MM

Catalog Number	310.284
Medical Device Problem Code	Failure to Cut (2587)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/09/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the development of the surgical act, the surgeon requested the set of drill bits to proceed with the bone drilling; however, when he tried to use them, he stated that the supplies lacked the appropriate edge to perform the procedure.Faced with this situation, the specialist said that the drill bits did not have the required conditions and proceeded to bend them with the intention of rendering them useless and expressing his request for replacement of said instruments.There was no patient harm or surgical delay.
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.

• Brand Name: 2.8MM DRILL BIT/QC/165MM
• Common Device Name: Drill Bit
• 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 wright lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; +1(908)386-3534
• MDR Report Key: 50931383
• Report Number: 8030965-2026-09881
• Device Sequence Number: 21209535
• Product Code: HTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982186416
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• 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

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: 310.284
• Device Lot Number: 13549P6
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/09/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/29/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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