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

Catalog Number 530.100

Device Problem Loss of Power (1475)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that the power drive device had no function.It was further reported that the customer tried switching the battery devices to see if the device would work again but this had no effect.It was not reported if the device was used in surgery, or if there was patient involvement.It was not reported if there were any delays in a surgical procedure or if a spare device was available.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 additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional narrative: the actual device was returned for evaluation.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and observed that the motor seized and was rough running.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.It was further observed that the motor was blocked.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to wear from 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: POWER DRIVE
• 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: 4443567
• MDR Text Key: 5381940
• Report Number: 3009450871-2015-10083
• 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: 01/12/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/22/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 530.100
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/10/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/12/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/16/2007
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: BATTERY DEVICES