MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES OBERDORF RADIOLUCENT-DRIVE; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 511.300

Device Problems Device Inoperable (1663); Scratched Material (3020)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that the radiolucent-drive device did not function.According to the reporter, the handgrip had scratches and minor damage.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 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 housing was broken and torn off.It was further determined that the device was also damaged by dropping.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to strain and wear from normal use and servicing.If information is obtained that was not available, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: RADIOLUCENT-DRIVE
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES OBERDORF; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf CH443 6; SZ CH4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES OBERDORF; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf CH443 6; SZ CH4436
• Manufacturer Contact: linda plews ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 4503810
• MDR Text Key: 15124052
• Report Number: 8030965-2015-10124
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PK971544
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative,company representati
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/15/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/10/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 511.300
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/16/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/01/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/13/2003
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1