MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC QUICK COUPLING FOR K-WIRES; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 532.022

Device Problem Detachment Of Device Component (1104)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The actual device was returned for evaluation.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to wear from loctite degradation which is normal use and servicing over time and improper cleaning, which is user error/misuse/abuse.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported that the quick coupling device would not stay connected to the handpiece.It was reported that other attachments would stay connected to the handpiece.During in-house engineering evaluation, it was determined that the device came apart, missing planetary wheels, missing start disc, worn out clamps, corroded internal parts and had worn bearings.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 is unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: QUICK COUPLING FOR K-WIRES
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES PRODUKTIONS GMBH; hauptstrasse 24; waldenburg 4437 ; SZ 4437
• Manufacturer Contact: michael cote ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 7389216
• MDR Text Key: 104203917
• Report Number: 8030965-2018-52673
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982240613
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982240613(11)090306
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/01/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/02/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 532.022
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/08/2018
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/28/2018
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/06/2009
• 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