MAUDE Adverse Event Report: STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO NEPTUNE ROVER WITH SMOKE EVAC AND POWER POLE; APPARATUS, EXHAUST, SURGICAL

Catalog Number 0700001000

Device Problem Sparking (2595)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 02/12/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during setup prior to a surgical procedure at the user facility the device was sparking when it was plugged in.No patient involvement, no delay, no medical intervention and no adverse consequences were reported with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Evaluation in progress.

Event Description

It was reported that during setup prior to a surgical procedure at the user facility the device was sparking when it was plugged in.No patient involvement, no delay, no medical intervention and no adverse consequences were reported with this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

The root cause was determined to be due to the power plug ¿ heat/melting.Based on the risk documentation, this can occur if the live leads are loose inside the plug due to the plug being damaged.Based, on the risk documentation, this same thing can result in the plug sparking when plugged into or removed from the outlet.The technician replaced the power cord and the rover functioned as intended.

• Brand Name: NEPTUNE ROVER WITH SMOKE EVAC AND POWER POLE
• Type of Device: APPARATUS, EXHAUST, SURGICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO; 4100 east milham avenue; kalamazoo MI 49001
• Manufacturer (Section G): STRYKER INSTRUMENTS-KALAMAZOO; 4100 east milham avenue; kalamazoo MI 49001
• Manufacturer Contact: casey metzger ; 4100 east milham avenue; kalamazoo, MI 49001 ; 2693237700
• MDR Report Key: 4602581
• MDR Text Key: 15346952
• Report Number: 0001811755-2015-00928
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FYD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K012991
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/16/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/16/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 0700001000
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/09/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/01/2002
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1