MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH DOUBLE AIR HOSE, 3M, FOR AIR PEN DRIVE; MOTOR, DRILL, PNEUMATIC

Catalog Number 05.001.083

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 04/04/2024

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.B5: upon subsequent follow-up with the reporter, additional information was obtained.The reporter clarified that the specialist experienced discomfort because when the hose of the coupled motor burst, the device continued to function but not at its usual level of performance.Consequently, this led to extended surgical times for the patient by approximately 15 minutes.It was reported that the specialist did not sustain any injuries nor require medical intervention following the incident.However, they expressed dissatisfaction with the device's operation.Additionally, it was reported that the hose exploded, causing its rubber cover to break.Despite this, the specialist opted to proceed with the procedure, continuing to operate the device under these conditions.

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: the reporter¿s phone number was not provided.D10: concomitant med products and therapy dates: motor device, (b)(4) 2024.H4: device manufacture date: the device manufacture date is currently unavailable.G1-1: the manufacturing site name is currently not available.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 colombia that during a breast surgery, it was discovered that the hose device burst.It was reported that the motor device and the hose device were connected as usual, and they functioned as expected.However, halfway through the surgery, the hose suddenly burst, causing a great discomfort to the specialist.The device was tested again, and it worked, and so the surgeon decided to proceed with the procedure.It was reported that there was a fifteen-minute delay to the surgical procedure.It was reported that the surgery was completed successfully.There was patient involvement reported.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: DOUBLE AIR HOSE, 3M, FOR AIR PEN DRIVE
• Type of Device: MOTOR, DRILL, PNEUMATIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 19109849
• MDR Text Key: 340473269
• Report Number: 8030965-2024-04785
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982129048
• UDI-Public: 10886982129048
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: K093361
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/10/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/15/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 05.001.083
• Device Lot Number: 32616
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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