MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC EMAX 2 PLUS MOTOR; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED

Catalog Number EMAX2PLUS

Device Problems Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Fail-Safe Did Not Operate (4046)

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

Event Date 12/05/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported by china that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the motor device ran in a locked position, could not secure/lock cutter and displayed an e2(handpiece lock engaged) error code.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for cutter lock assessment and safety assessment.It was noted in the service order that during pre-surgery, it was discovered that the device had a lock issue and could not lock the consumable device.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure or if a spare device was available for use.A spare device was available for use.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should available, a supplemental medwatch 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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed, and it was determined that the reported condition that the device ran in a locked position was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to component failure from wear.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: EMAX 2 PLUS MOTOR
• Type of Device: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18596544
• MDR Text Key: 333973904
• Report Number: 1045834-2024-00105
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00845384002055
• UDI-Public: 00845384002055
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K080802
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/29/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/29/2024
• 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: 01/18/2024
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/11/2017
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1