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

Catalog Number EMAX2PLUS

Device Problems Device Alarm System (1012); Excessive Heating (4030)

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

Event Date 01/01/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

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: e1: reporters phone number was not provided.As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.Udi -(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported from taiwan that the console of the motor device was displaying an e6 error code (overheat warning), and the motor was heating up.It was not reported if the event occurred during a surgical procedure.It was not reported if there was a delay to a planned procedure.It was not reported if there was a spare device available for use.There was no patient involvement reported.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention, or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was not reported; however, it was reported that the event occurred in 2024.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

• 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 ; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 18903014
• MDR Text Key: 337659122
• Report Number: 1045834-2024-00280
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00845384002055
• UDI-Public: 00845384002055
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: TW
• 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

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/14/2024
• 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?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/25/2018
• 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