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

Model Number 530.710

Device Problems Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Device-Device Incompatibility (2919)

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

Event Date 11/07/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.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.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.Concomitant med products and therapy dates: cutter device, (b)(6) 2022.As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.Udi: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was discovered that the battery oscillator device was not holding the blade device and the bottom piece was broken.The reporter further clarified that the bottom piece of the device pulled off and did not hold the blade.It was reported that there were no delays in the surgical procedure.It was not reported if a spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement reported.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 report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.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.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.Service review: a review of the service history record indicates that the device was serviced over a year for a service condition that is not relevant to the current reported condition.Device evaluation: quality engineering evaluated the device and determined that the reported conditions of the device not holding the blade device and the bottom piece being broken were not confirmed.Therefore, an assignable root cause was not determined.However, during evaluation, it was determined that the device failed visual inspection.During the assessment of the device, it was identified that the turn knob was loose, and the motor was worn.It was further determined that the cause for the found defect was confirmed to be a design error / manufacturing error.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for check function of device and check oscillation frequency with frequency meter.It was determined that the issue related to the loose turn knob was due to a design issue which was escalated to capa.The assignable root causes were determined to be due to component failure from wear and design.

• 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: kate karberg ; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15804766
• MDR Text Key: 307192887
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-09871
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982240132
• UDI-Public: 10886982240132
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/16/2022

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
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/14/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/16/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/27/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/30/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/11/2015
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1