MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS EMAX 2 PLUS MOTOR; MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC - HANDPIECE

Catalog Number EMAX2PLUS

Device Problems Break (1069); Mechanical Problem (1384); Material Too Rigid or Stiff (1544); Defective Device (2588); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

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 the reported condition was duplicated and confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to normal wear from use and servicing over time.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 motor device cable/cord/wiring, hose and clutch were damaged, the control was defective, the connector cover was missing and the ball bearings were stiff.The device failed the following pre-tests: loctite and cable, motor thermistor, temperature, hand control, safety and air pump assessments.It was reported in the service order that the device had a torn hose.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: EMAX 2 PLUS MOTOR
• Type of Device: MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC - HANDPIECE
• 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: 5656607
• MDR Text Key: 45986723
• Report Number: 1045834-2016-11721
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: PK080802
• 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: 04/08/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/16/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: EMAX2PLUS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/22/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/03/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/20/2012
• 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