MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC PERIOSTEAL ELEVATOR 3MM CURVED BLADE-STRAIGHT EDGE

Catalog Number	399.48
Medical Device Problem Codes	Break (1069); Crack (1135)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Patient Involvement (2645)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
There was no known reported patient involvement associated with the complained event.Unknown when device malfunctioned.Device is an instrument and is not implanted/explanted.Reporter is synthes sales consultant.The subject device has been received and the product evaluation is in progress.No conclusion can be drawn.A review of the device history records has been requested and is currently pending completion.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2018, the central processing manager presented one (1) periosteal elevator curved blade-round edge, one (1) periosteal elevator curved blade-straight edge, one (1) cruciform screwdriver, and one (1) reduction forceps with points ratchet that were cracked or broken.It was unknown when the devices became damaged.There was no patient involvement.This report is for one (1) periosteal elevator 3mm curved blade - straight edge.This is report 2 of 4 for complaint (b)(4).
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.Device history record (dhr) review: part number: 399.45; synthes lot number: a7na23; release to warehouse date: 28-jun-2004; manufacture site: tuttlingen; part expiration date: n/a; list of nonconformance¿s: n/a.The dhr can not be performed due to the age of the instrument (over 14 years old).The dhr can not be performed due to the age of the instrument (over 14 years old).Investigation summary: it was reported that the device was cracked or broken.Investigation flow: damage: visual (appearance not as expected): visual inspection: the returned device was found to have a cracked handle at the dowel pin, which agrees with the complaint description.The handle is not broken.The complaint is confirmed.Drawing/specification review: the design drawings were reviewed during investigation.Dimensional inspection: the thickness of the handle measured 14.06mm by 16.12mm.The drawing only indicates reference dimensions for the handle of 14mm by 16mm.Based on this there is no indication that dimensional issues contributed to the complaint.Measured using mitutoyo caliper (ca592, calibrated 04/11/2018).Dhr was unavailable due to the age of the instrument (14 years).No definitive root cause was able to be determined, however it is likely that continued use and sterilization cycles contributed to the complaint condition.There is no indication that a manufacturing issue contributed to the complaint condition.During the investigation, no product design issues or discrepancies were observed that may have contributed to the complaint condition.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventive action is proposed.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: PERIOSTEAL ELEVATOR 3MM CURVED BLADE-STRAIGHT EDGE
• Common Device Name: ELEVATOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• MDR Report Key: 7784457
• Report Number: 2939274-2018-53333
• Device Sequence Number: 1337573
• Product Code: HTE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982202833
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982202833
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/31/2018

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: 399.48
• Device Lot Number: A7NA23
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/14/2018
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/31/2018
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/21/2018
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/15/2018
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2018
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1