| Catalog Number 03.505.003 |
| Device Problems
Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Noise, Audible (3273)
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| Patient Problem
No Code Available (3191)
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| Event Date 02/07/2020 |
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Reporter is a synthes employee.The investigation could not be completed; no conclusion could be drawn, as no product was received.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.(b)(4).Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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Device report from synthes reports an event in (b)(6) as follows: it was reported on (b)(6) 2020, that the turning handle (03.505.005), the shaft (03.505.003), the handle (03.505.004) made a noise when it was connected to a hospital-owned power tool for making a hole in the mandibular angle during an unknown surgery for fix a plate to the mandibular angle fracture.Also, it made a noise again when attempting to insert the screw by hand, and tip of a driver did not rotate.The surgery was competed by using mmd-5 instead.There was about 1 hour surgical delay.No further information is available.Concomitant devices reported: unknown plate (part # unknown, lot # unknown, quantity # 1), unknown screws (part # unknown, lot # unknown, quantity # 1).This complaint involves three (3) device.This is 2 of 3 for report (b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.H3, h6: the device was received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.H3, h4, h6: the returned 90 degree screwdrivers are in a used condition.The visual inspection has shown that at the connection parts for screw holders damage / wear marks are visible.The screw holders are not returned for further evaluation.The rest are otherwise still in a good condition with no significant damages or defect.The device is considered functional when turning the knob, the coupling part of the attachment (where the screwdriver blade or the drill bit would be) turns.The first test shows that when assembled, the rotational movement is transmit for left as well as for right rotation to the connecting part of the attachment for both returned assemblies.Further investigation showed that with a blocked attachment there is no sliding in the internal mechanism for both returned assemblies.When not assembling properly (wheel between attachment and shaft holding but not tightened ¿ knob¿shaft assembly stopped before the ¿click¿ the rotational movement is still transmitted for both assemblies.Thus, the described complaint ¿made a noise¿ cannot be reproduced, and the parts are considered fully functional.There is a lot of lubricant between the knob, the handle and the wheel mechanisms for both returned assemblies.Inside the attachment, lubrication is not excessive but appropriate.The 90 degree screwdrivers are rated as unconfirmed, since the instruments have passed the functional test as described above.In hindsight and with the provided information, it is not possible to determine the exact cause of the complained issue.We only can assume that an application error may have taken place.Furthermore we would like to draw your attention to our surgical technique guide where it is described: drill speed rate should never exceed 1,800 rpm, particularly in dense, hard bone.This corresponds to a maximum input speed of 3600 rpm (gear ratio of 2:1).Allow the device to cool for 2 minutes after drilling or before changing attachments.Improper use may cause the system to overheat and injure the patient or user.During the investigation, no manufacturing issues were observed that may have contributed to the complaint condition; therefore, further corrective and/or preventive action is not required.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post market safety surveillance activities based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Device history lot part: 03.505.003, lot: 8187549, manufacturing site: selzach, supplier: (b)(4), release to warehouse date: 20.May 2019.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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