MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES OBERDORF CHUCK W/KEY F/COMPACT AIR DRIVE+POWER DR; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 511.730

Device Problem Positioning Problem (3009)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

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.

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that the chuck with key device could not be attached to the device anymore.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

The actual device was returned for evaluation.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and the reported condition was confirmed.It was determined that the device was wornout and would no longer go into the machine.The assignable root cause was due to wear from normal use and servicing.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.

• Brand Name: CHUCK W/KEY F/COMPACT AIR DRIVE+POWER DR
• 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: 5197368
• MDR Text Key: 30595629
• Report Number: 8030965-2015-11759
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• 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: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/16/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/03/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 511.730
• Device Lot Number: 1178074
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/26/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/15/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/23/2003
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1