MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS 11CM ANGLE ATTACHMENT; MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC - ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number QD11

Device Problems Degraded (1153); Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371)

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 strain/wear from normal use and servicing over time.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported by (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was observed that the angle attachment device had worn bearings.It was noted that the sleeve and the bearings were worn, the tip of sleeve is damaged and has been running hot, the screw in thimble is loose, and the tool is difficult to clamp.It was further noted that the device failed pre-repair diagnostic tests for thimble lock operation, thimble set screw, and cutter insertion.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: 11CM ANGLE ATTACHMENT
• Type of Device: MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC - ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer Contact: rodney crain ; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 5616271080
• MDR Report Key: 5501003
• MDR Text Key: 40633952
• Report Number: 1045834-2016-10751
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: PK011444
• 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: 02/18/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/15/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: QD11
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/22/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/22/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/20/2014
• 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