MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS UNIV-BATTERY CHARGER F/SYNTHES BATT 4 CH; BATTERY, REPLACEMENT, RECHARGEABLE

Catalog Number 530.601

Device Problems Smoking (1585); Defective Component (2292); Dent in Material (2526)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(6).The device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to improper handling, which is user error/misuse/abuse.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported by (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was observed that the power supply on the universal battery charger device was not functioning and defective.It was further determined that the left power supply showed smoke, power supply was defective, charging bay showed dent and was glued/taped from inside.It was noted in the service order that the device had two non-functional slots.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 F/SYNTHES BATT 4 CH
• 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: 5443899
• MDR Text Key: 39020592
• Report Number: 8030965-2016-10706
• 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: 01/27/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/18/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 530.601
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/29/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/29/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/11/2007
• 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