MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT II; BATTERY, REPLACEMENT, RECHARGEABLE

Catalog Number 511.801

Device Problems Mechanical Jam (2983); Complete Loss of Power (4015)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/01/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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.Additional narrative: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to component wear.Udi: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the saw attachment device did not function, the moving parts did not move smoothly and frozen/ would not move.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for check oscillation frequency and check for free moving.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 exact date of the event was unknown.However, it was reported that the event occurred in 2021.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, an additional report will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT II
• Type of Device: BATTERY, REPLACEMENT, RECHARGEABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436 ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 12350383
• MDR Text Key: 267561649
• Report Number: 8030965-2021-07016
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MOQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819102262
• UDI-Public: 07611819102262
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,u
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/08/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/20/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 511.801
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/12/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/13/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/10/2017
• 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