MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC HIGH SPEED ELEC G1 HANDPIECE AIR COOLED; MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC - HANDPIECE

Catalog Number EG1A

Device Problems Mechanical Problem (1384); Device Slipped (1584); Device Markings/Labelling Problem (2911); Noise, Audible (3273); Excessive Heating (4030)

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

Event Date 01/01/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported from japan that the handpiece device was difficult to lock and unable to unlock smoothly sometimes.It was also reported that the console is loose, abnormal noise, generation of heat and the marking was damaged.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 a 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 this event was unknown but was noted to have occurred in 2022.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.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 has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the evaluation has been completed, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.Udi: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.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.H10 additional narrative: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the device had was difficult to lock and unable to unlock smoothly sometimes, connector for the console was loose, abnormal noise, generation of heat, marking is damaged and failed pre-test for visual assessment and connector loctite assessment.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to component wear.

• Brand Name: HIGH SPEED ELEC G1 HANDPIECE AIR COOLED
• Type of Device: MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC - HANDPIECE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15807159
• MDR Text Key: 304968599
• Report Number: 1045834-2022-01550
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 84538401713
• UDI-Public: 84538401713
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K133604
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/16/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/16/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: EG1A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/14/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/01/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/14/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1