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

Catalog Number EMAX2PLUS

Device Problems Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198); Moisture Damage (1405); Overheating of Device (1437); Defective Device (2588); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).(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 cleaning and maintenance, which is user error/misuse/abuse.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported by (b)(6) that the motor device was displaying an e6 error code, and was hot during utilization.During service and evaluation it was found that the cable/cord/wiring was damaged, there was liquid damage, the motor and control were defective, there was an e6 error displayed, and the power was too low.It was also noted that the device failed pre-repair diagnostic tests for motor thermistor assessment, handpiece temperature assessment, hand control assessment, and air pump assessment.It was not reported if this event occurred during a surgical procedure.It was reported that there was no delay in a procedure due to the event.It was not reported if a spare device was available for use.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: 6015262
• MDR Text Key: 57450910
• Report Number: 1045834-2016-12908
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: K080802
• 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: 08/30/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/10/2016
• 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: 09/08/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/30/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/26/2014
• 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