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MalfunctionFZX

SILICONE HANDLE WITH QUICK COUPLING

Received Mar 20, 2026 · Event occurred Jan 1, 2026

Report 8030965-2026-02683 · MDR key 24649643

Device

Generic name

Guide, Surgical, Instrument

Manufacturer

Synthes Gmbh

Catalog number

03.010.500

Product problems

  • Contamination /Decontamination Problem

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

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. ADDITIONAL NARRATIVE: D4: UDI: AS THE LOT NUMBER FOR THE DEVICE INVOLVED IN THE EVENT WAS NOT PROVIDED, THE FULL UDI IS CURRENTLY NOT AVAILABLE.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED WHITE COATING STAINED FROM CSPD EXPIRED SOLVENT. LEFT A WHITE RESIDUE ON INSTRUMENTS; UNABLE TO SCRUB OFF. THERE WAS NO PATIENT CONSEQUENCE.