MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC EMAX 2 PLUS MOTOR; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED

Model Number EMAX2PLUS

Device Problems Material Frayed (1262); Vibration (1674)

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

Event Date 01/01/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported by (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the motor device experienced vibration, abnormal and excessive noise, and the set screw was loose.It was further observed that the cord was damaged, the hose had a hole in it, and the labeling had an illegible etch.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for visual assessments, loctite assessment and noise assessment.It was noted in the service order that the hose was damaged.This 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 2022.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

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.Device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the device experiencing vibration, identified during service and evaluation was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to component failure from normal wear.Udi: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: EMAX 2 PLUS MOTOR
• Type of Device: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 13938353
• MDR Text Key: 288175173
• Report Number: 1045834-2022-00382
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00845384002055
• UDI-Public: 00845384002055
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K080802
• 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: 03/29/2022

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: EMAX2PLUS
• Device Catalogue Number: EMAX2PLUS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/10/2022
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/25/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/29/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/09/2012
• 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