MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES OBERDORF BATTERY RECIPROCATOR II HANDPIECE; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED

Catalog Number 530.715

Device Problems Partial Blockage (1065); Battery Problem (2885); Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to device wear from normal use and servicing.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that the battery reciprocator device had an unspecified malfunction.During an in-house engineering evaluation, it was observed that the trigger was blocked, jammed, heavy moving and noted that the trigger is running.It was further noted that the device failed pre-test for trigger and trigger with electronic control unit.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: BATTERY RECIPROCATOR II HANDPIECE
• Type of Device: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED
• 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: mark vornheder ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 6100412
• MDR Text Key: 60305570
• Report Number: 8030965-2016-15558
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IT
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• 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: 10/07/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 530.715
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/28/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/28/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/14/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/22/2014
• 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