MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS BATTERY OSCILLATOR; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED

Catalog Number 530.610

Device Problem Loss of Power (1475)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that during a knee implant procedure, it was observed that the battery oscillator device stopped working halfway through the procedure on three occasions.According to the report, three to six cuts were made during the procedure.The reporter stated that the battery device was changed, and had no effect.The reporter stated that device was put on a shelf, and after a while the device could be used again.The device was tested, and functioned without putting pressure on the device.There were no delays to the surgical procedure as a spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement.It was not reported if there were any injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of this event was unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(6).As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

The actual device was returned for evaluation.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and observed that the control unit was not functioning.It was further reported that the adjusting unit had too much play, ecu had damage, the motor was weak, left/right switch was old, and the sawhead was damaged.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to normal use and servicing.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: BATTERY OSCILLATOR
• Type of Device: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS; hauptstrasse 24; waldenburg CH44 37; SZ CH4437
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS; hauptstrasse 24; waldenburg CH44 37; SZ CH4437
• Manufacturer Contact: linda plews ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 4361660
• MDR Text Key: 5113432
• Report Number: 3009450871-2014-10810
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PEXEMPT
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 11/25/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/24/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 530.610
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/21/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/17/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/01/2006
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1