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MalfunctionLRY

40 DEG UP-BITING LAMINECTOMY PUNCH 4MM WIDTH/330MM LENGTH

Received Jun 10, 2026

Report 8030965-2026-05772 · MDR key 25460596

Device

Generic name

Punch, Surgical

Manufacturer

Synthes Gmbh

Catalog number

389.41

Lot number

T949904

Product problems

  • Material Integrity 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.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT A 40 DEG UP-BITING LAMINECTOMY WAS BROKEN. IT LOOKS LIKE THE PIN CAME OUT.