MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS 14CM ANGLE ATTACHMENT; MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC - ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number QD14

Device Problem Defective Device (2588)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 02/20/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The actual device was returned for evaluation.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to device worn from normal use and servicing.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 during service and repair, it was observed that the 14cm angle attachment device had casing damage and the bearing was defective.This event was not related to surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: 14CM ANGLE ATTACHMENT
• Type of Device: MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC - ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens 33410
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens 33410
• Manufacturer Contact: rodney crain ; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 5616271080
• MDR Report Key: 5579063
• MDR Text Key: 43283002
• Report Number: 1045834-2016-11176
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• 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: 02/20/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/14/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: QD14
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/20/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/20/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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