MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS COLIBRI; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 532.001

Device Problems Power Conditioning Problem (1474); Physical Resistance (2578); Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(6).The actual device was returned for evaluation.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and observed that the device motor seized, jammed and was heavy moving.It was further reported that the motor had enough power, but was overheating and the ball bearings were worn.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to wear from normal use and servicing over time.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that during use, it was observed the rotational speed was lower than expected on the small battery drive device.During in-house engineering evaluation, it was observed that the device motor seized, jammed and was heavy moving.It was further reported that the motor had enough power but was overheating and the ball bearings were worn.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 a surgical procedure or if a spare device was available.It was not reported if there were any injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of this event was unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: COLIBRI
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS; hauptstrasse 24; waldenburg CH443 7; SZ CH4437
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS; hauptstrasse 24; waldenburg CH443 7; SZ CH4437
• Manufacturer Contact: linda plews ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 5017068
• MDR Text Key: 24544306
• Report Number: 3009450871-2015-13029
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IT
• PMA/PMN Number: PEXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Report Date: 12/17/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/19/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 532.001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/02/2015
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/06/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/30/2011
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1