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

Model Number 530.710

Device Problems Output below Specifications (3004); Intermittent Energy Output (4025)

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

Event Date 01/01/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.The actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to improper repair by the service center, reprocessing and wear.Udi: ((b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the battery oscillator device oscillation head would stop under load but the motor would run.The connecting point of both parts were worn out and the oscillation head can rotate inside of the adjuster fork.It was also determined that the electrical plugs are also worn out and there is liquid inside of the sliding sleeve.It was noted in the service order that the device had a repeating fault, loses power and it is not possible to cute the bone.The event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was unknown.However, it was reported that the event occurred in 2021.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, an additional report will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: BATTERY OSCILLATOR II 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: 13577036
• MDR Text Key: 286360640
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-01028
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982240132
• UDI-Public: 10886982240132
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/22/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 530.710
• Device Catalogue Number: 530.710
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/05/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/14/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/22/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/11/2019
• 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