MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH BATTERY REAMER/DRILL FOR BPL II; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED

Catalog Number 530.705

Device Problems Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012); Complete Loss of Power (4015)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 06/04/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.The actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the device had insufficient/low power and a sticky trigger.Therefore, the reported condition that the device was not working was confirmed.The assignable root cause of this condition was determined to be traced to component failure due to wear.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported from russia that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the battery reamer/drill device had insufficient/low power, corrosion/rusting/pitting, a worn seal, corroded bearing, a sticky trigger, and component damage.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for general condition, check for sticky triggers, and check power with power test bench.It was noted in the service order that the equipment was not working.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention, or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: BATTERY REAMER/DRILL FOR BPL II
• Type of Device: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436 ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 12926953
• MDR Text Key: 287259325
• Report Number: 8030965-2021-09957
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819491830
• UDI-Public: 07611819491830
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: RS
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/04/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/03/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 530.705
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/04/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/01/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/17/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1