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

Catalog Number EMAX2PLUS

Device Problems Vibration (1674); Noise, Audible (3273); Complete Loss of Power (4015); Excessive Heating (4030)

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

Event Date 03/04/2024

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.Device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed, and it was determined that the reported condition of the device not working was not confirmed.Therefore, an assignable root cause was not determined.However, the device producing heating and experiencing vibration, identified during service and evaluation was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be traced to user, which is user error.Udi: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported by switzerland that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the motor device produced heat and experienced vibration.It was further observed that the device made an excessive noise and had a damaged flex circuit.It was determined that the device had foreign substance, debris, cleaning, sterilization and a worn bearing.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for no short circuit between phases and connector body, no short circuit between hall sensors and connector body, no short circuit between 5vdc line and connector body, no short circuit between sensor gnd and connector body, noise assessment and handpiece temperature assessment.It was noted in the service order that during pre-surgery, it was discovered that the device did not work anymore.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure or if a spare device was available for use.There was no 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.

• 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: kate karberg ; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 19041088
• MDR Text Key: 339453702
• Report Number: 1045834-2024-00355
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00845384002055
• UDI-Public: 00845384002055
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• 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: 04/04/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/04/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: EMAX2PLUS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/07/2024
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/02/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/03/2014
• 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