MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS RECIPROCATING MICRO SAW; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES - MICRO SAW

Catalog Number R-SAW

Device Problem Temperature Problem (3022)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).(b)(6).As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that the attachment device became unusually warm.It was not reported if the device was used in surgery, or if there was patient involvement reported.It was not reported if there were any delays in a scheduled surgical procedure or if a spare device was available for use.It was not reported if there were any 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.

Manufacturer Narrative

The actual device was returned for evaluation.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and observed that the reported condition was not confirmed.It was further noted that during pre-test, less than three seconds into the test the device stopped running and the console displayed an e2 error.It was also noted that the device could not be disassembled (due to corrosion).The assignable root cause was determined to be due to immersion during cleaning and a failure to follow the directions for use which is user error.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

• Brand Name: RECIPROCATING MICRO SAW
• Type of Device: DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES - MICRO SAW
• 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: 6113180
• MDR Text Key: 60846486
• Report Number: 1045834-2016-13255
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K040076
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/07/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/18/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: R-SAW
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/28/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/06/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/26/2016
• 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