MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES OBERDORF AO/ASIF DRILL-ATTACHM F/EPD+APD; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 05.001.032

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Physical Resistance (2578); Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(6).This device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and observed that the gear seized, was jammed and heavy moving.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.It was further determined that the device was blocked.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to strain/wear from normal use and servicing.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 by (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was observed that the gear on the drill attachment device seized, was jammed and heavy moving.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of 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: AO/ASIF DRILL-ATTACHM F/EPD+APD
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES OBERDORF; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf CH443 6; SZ CH4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES OBERDORF; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf CH443 6; SZ CH4436
• Manufacturer Contact: linda plews ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 5257630
• MDR Text Key: 32491430
• Report Number: 8030965-2015-11888
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: PK043310
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Service and Testing Personnel
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/12/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/01/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 05.001.032
• Device Lot Number: 1365563
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/12/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/19/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/08/2005
• 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