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DEPTH GAUGE FOR MULTILOC HUMERAL NAILING SYSTEM

Received Apr 27, 2026 · Event occurred Apr 10, 2026

Report 8030965-2026-03840 · MDR key 25000464

Device

Generic name

Depth Gauge

Manufacturer

Synthes Gmbh

Catalog number

03.019.017

Lot number

43044P8

Product problems

  • Mechanical Jam

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 MEDWATCH, A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE DEVICE DOESN'T SLIDE AS INTENDED. THERE WAS NO REPORTED PATIENT OR USER HARM, AND NO SIGNIFICANT DELAY WAS NOTED.