MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH UNIV-BATTERY CHARGER II

Catalog Number 05.001.204

Device Problems Device Emits Odor (1425); Smoking (1585); Sparking (2595); Noise, Audible (3273)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Customer reported, "it gave off sparks when we put a plug into it.After turn its power on, smoke comes off".Device was returned for service.During service, the technician found the device bangs upon starting up and smells burned.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint #(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Synthes is submitting this report as a result of remediation activities related to synthes ous service and repair files legacy review/remediation protocol-complaint handling and mdr reporting.Device listed in this report is used for treatment, not diagnosis.Any additional information received regarding this event after filing this report shall be filed on a supplemental mdr.During pre-repair assessment performed by a technician, functional testing was performed and revealed the power supply does not function and the device itself functions improperly.This was attributed to normal wear.The device was replaced and sent to the customer on (b)(4) 2013.Placeholder.

• Brand Name: UNIV-BATTERY CHARGER II
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; ch-4436; oberdorf ; SZ
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; ch-4436; oberdorf ; SZ
• Manufacturer Contact: linda plews ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 8006207025
• MDR Report Key: 4111238
• MDR Text Key: 4702165
• Report Number: 8030965-2014-00785
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MOQ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/15/2013

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/23/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 05.001.204
• Device Lot Number: 6589
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/15/2013
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/15/2013
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/28/2012
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1