MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DORNOCH DUO FLUID CART; APPARATUS, SUCTION, WARD USE, PORTABLE, AC-POWERED

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Suction Problem (2170)

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

Event Date 03/30/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that there was a suction issue.The event timing was outside of surgery.There is no harm or delay reported.No adverse events were reported as a result of this malfunction due diligence is complete and no additional information is available.Upon investigation, there was a char in the fuse.

Manufacturer Narrative

This complaint is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Review of the most recent repair record identified the following related repair: there was char in the fuse.A fuse was blown and was replaced which resolved the reported issue.Root cause - the vacuum pump is required to create suction in order for the unit to function as intended.Mechanical failure can occur within the vacuum pump assembly with either the pump failing to generate negative pressure, or with a failure of the carbon filter.Over time and with continuous use, the internal integrity of the vacuum pump can degrade and no longer be able to create the pressure needed for desired suction levels.Likewise, the carbon filter can back out of the assembly or over tighten, again causing suction failure.A mechanical failure of the component will cause an overall suction failure in the unit and will prompt vacuum sensor errors.Electrical failure can occur when the unit draws an excess of electrical current; this will cause the fuse for the vacuum pump to trip, denying the pump power and causing the component to fail and prompt vacuum sensor errors.The event was confirmed.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.

• Brand Name: DUO FLUID CART
• Type of Device: APPARATUS, SUCTION, WARD USE, PORTABLE, AC-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): DORNOCH; 200 northwest parkway; riverside MO 64150
• Manufacturer (Section G): DORNOCH; 200 northwest parkway; riverside MO 64150
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer rapsavage ; 56 e. bell drive; warsaw, IN 46582 ; 5745260384
• MDR Report Key: 17184152
• MDR Text Key: 317946408
• Report Number: 0001954182-2023-00074
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JCX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00889024465992
• UDI-Public: (01)00889024465992
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K172481
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/21/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/22/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 00514010100
• Device Lot Number: 0029623
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/20/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/28/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Prefer Not To Disclose