MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC EMAX 2 PLUS MOTOR; MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC - HANDPIECE

Catalog Number EMAX2PLUS

Device Problem Overheating of Device (1437)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 01/01/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.During repair, it was determined that the reported condition was confirmed.A review of the service history record indicates that the device has been returned previously for an unrelated malfunction.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to normal wear.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the motor device rotations per minute (rpm) were below specification, the hose had a hole, the temperature was above specification and the bearings and cable were damaged.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for hand control assessment, handpiece temperature assessment, air pump assessment, noise assessment, rotational speed assessment, no short circuit between sensor gnd and connector body (42), no short circuit between 5vdc line and connector body (42), no short circuit between hall sensors and connector body (42), no short circuit between phases and connector body (42) and motor thermistor assessment.It was noted in the service order that the device was not working.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The date of event was unknown but was known to have occurred in 2018.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: EMAX 2 PLUS MOTOR
• Type of Device: MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC - HANDPIECE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 8178793
• MDR Text Key: 130884172
• Report Number: 1045834-2018-52454
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 845384002055
• UDI-Public: (01)845384002055(11)120208
• 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: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/13/2018

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: EMAX2PLUS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/28/2018
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/07/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/19/2018
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/08/2012
• 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