MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC BATTERY REAMER/DRILL; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED

Catalog Number 530.605

Device Problem Unexpected Shutdown (4019)

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

Event Date 01/01/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Udi: (b)(4).This device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.During repair, it was determined that the control unit was defective and not functioning properly.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for change 10 times from forward to reverse at full speed and check the off/forward/reverse mode.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to wear from normal use and servicing.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that the battery reamer device stopped running during use.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 the surgical procedure, or if a spare device was available for use.It was not reported if there were any injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was not reported, however it was reported that the event occurred in 2019.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: BATTERY REAMER/DRILL
• Type of Device: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED
• 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: kara ditty-bovard ; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 8466370
• MDR Text Key: 140494718
• Report Number: 8030965-2019-62191
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819137103
• UDI-Public: 7611819137103
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: NL
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• 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: 03/19/2019

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: 530.605
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/21/2019
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/19/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/29/2019
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/01/2009
• 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