FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

STARDRIVE(TM) SCREWDRIVER T15

MDR report key: 3020702 · Received March 26, 2013

Report

Report Number
2520274-2013-11040
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
March 26, 2013
Report Date
April 19, 2012
Manufacturer
SYNTHES USA
Product Code
HXX
PMA / PMN Number
EXEMPT
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
MD
Reporter Occupation
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

ADDITIONAL NARRATIVE: SYNTHES IS SUBMITTING THIS REPORT AS A RESULT OF REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES RELATED TO FDA WARNING LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 2012. DEVICE(S) LISTED IN THIS REPORT IS (ARE) USED FOR TREATMENT, NOT DIAGNOSIS. ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED REGARDING THIS EVENT AFTER FILING THIS REPORT SHALL BE FILED ON A SUPPLEMENTAL MDR. INVESTIGATION COULD NOT BE COMPLETED AND NO CONCLUSION COULD BE DRAWN AS NO DEVICE WAS RETURNED AND NO LOT NUMBER WAS PROVIDED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

SYNTHES IS SUBMITTING THIS REPORT AS A RESULT OF REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES RELATED TO FDA WARNING LETTER DATED FEBRUARY 2012. DEVICE(S) LISTED IN THIS REPORT IS (ARE) USED FOR TREATMENT, NOT DIAGNOSIS. ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED REGARDING THIS EVENT AFTER FILING THIS REPORT SHALL BE FILED ON A SUPPLEMENTAL MDR. (B)(4)

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING A PROCEDURE THE SURGEON WAS USING THE SCREWDRIVER AND THE HANDLE BEGAN SPINNING ON THE SHAFT. THE SURGEON USED ANOTHER SCREWDRIVER TO COMPLETE THE PROCEDURE WITH NO ADVERSE EFFECT TO THE PATIENT.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THIS IS REPORT 1 OF 1 FOR FILE (B)(4).

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
123468 STARDRIVE(TM) SCREWDRIVER T15 HXX SYNTHES USA

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1