MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC HOLDING SLEEVE; SCREWDRIVERS

Model Number	313.97
Medical Device Problem Code	Use of Device Problem (1670)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.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
Device report from synthes (b)(4) reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported that during instrument inspection in the sterile processing department on an unknown date, it was noted that the holding sleeve for stqardrive screwdriver shaft and the holding sleeve were not functioning properly.It was further noted that the devices are missing springs.There was no patient or surgical involvement.This report is for one (1) holding sleeve.This is report 2 of 2 for (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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Device evaluated by mfr: a product investigation was conducted.The customer reported the holding sleeve was not functioning properly during instrument inspection in sterile processing department (spd).The repair technician reported the spring is missing.Missing parts is the reason for repair.The cause of the issue is unknown.The following parts were replaced: spring and holding sleeve.The item was repaired per the inspection sheet, passed synthes final inspection on 24-jan-2019 and will be returned to the customer upon completion of the service and repair process.The evaluation was confirmed.The device was deemed serviceable and returned to the customer, no design or manufacturing issues were identified therefore it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative 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.
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.Part: 313.97; synthes lot: 1902435; release to warehouse date: may 28, 2008; manufacturing site: synthes monument.No nonconformance reports (ncrs) were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any subcomponents, which would contribute to this complaint condition.Service & repair evaluation: the customer reported the holding sleeve was not functioning properly during instrument inspection in sterile processing department (spd).The repair technician reported the spring is missing.Missing parts is the reason for repair.The cause of the issue is unknown.The following parts were replaced: spring and holding sleeve.The item was repaired per the inspection sheet, passed synthes final inspection and will be returned to the customer upon completion of the service and repair process.The evaluation was confirmed.The device was deemed serviceable and returned to the customer, no design or manufacturing issues were identified therefore it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative 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.
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.H6: no service history review can be performed as part number with lot number(s) is a lot/batch controlled item.The service history review is unconfirmed.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.
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 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: HOLDING SLEEVE
• Common Device Name: SCREWDRIVERS
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• MDR Report Key: 8206938
• Report Number: 2939274-2018-55652
• Device Sequence Number: 1901164
• Product Code: HXX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10887587037196
• UDI-Public: (01)10887587037196
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/06/2018

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 Model Number: 313.97
• Device Catalogue Number: 313.97
• Device Lot Number: 1902435
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/17/2019
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/06/2018
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/17/2019; 02/11/2019; 03/04/2019; 03/06/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/31/2018
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/30/2019; 02/26/2019; 03/05/2019; 03/06/2019
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1