MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS UNIV-BATTERY CHARGER II; BATTERY, REPLACEMENT, RECHARGEABLE

Catalog Number 05.001.204

Device Problems Bent (1059); Break (1069); Electrical Shorting (2926); Material Deformation (2976); Scratched Material (3020)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(6).This device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and observed that the reported condition was confirmed.It was also observed that the housing damaged dent groves.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to faulty/improper handling.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was observed that the housing on the universal battery charger device was broken and deformed.It was further noted that the device did not function, the fan vent was broken, the device had a bent foot; and the housing was badly scratched and had bumps.It was noted in the service order that the charger had an internal short circuit.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of 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.

• Brand Name: UNIV-BATTERY CHARGER II
• Type of Device: BATTERY, REPLACEMENT, RECHARGEABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS; hauptstrasse 24; waldenburg CH443 7; SZ CH4437
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS; hauptstrasse 24; waldenburg CH443 7; SZ CH4437
• Manufacturer Contact: linda plews ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 5346556
• MDR Text Key: 35547465
• Report Number: 8030965-2016-10047
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MOQ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: PEXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Service and Testing Personnel
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/20/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/06/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 05.001.204
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/11/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/17/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/04/2013
• 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