MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH UNIVERSAL BATTERY CHARGER II; BATTERY, REPLACEMENT, RECHARGEABLE

Catalog Number 05.001.204

Device Problems Fire (1245); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191); Complete Loss of Power (4015)

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

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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.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.Quality engineering evaluated the device and it was determined that the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was traced to user error.Udi: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the universal battery charger device had no power and needed to be updated.During in-house engineering evaluation, it was determined that the device fuse was blown, there was a spark/fire, would not run because the power supply was damaged, had cosmetic damage and the edges were sharp.The device also failed pretests for general condition, check firmware revision, power-on test, charger self-check, refresh / stress test and charging function with trs power module and batteries.It was not reported if the device was used in surgery, or if there was patient involvement.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure, or if a spare device was available for use.It was not reported if there were any injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The date of event was unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: UNIVERSAL BATTERY CHARGER II
• Type of Device: BATTERY, REPLACEMENT, RECHARGEABLE
• 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: 16085377
• MDR Text Key: 306497606
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-00030
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MOQ
• 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
• Report Date: 01/03/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/03/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 05.001.204
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/07/2022
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/06/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1