MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS AUTOLUBE-III WITH MA7; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED - FOOT CONTROL

Catalog Number AUTOLUBE-III-MA7

Device Problems Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Naturally Worn (2988)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Udi: gtin is unavailable as the product made prior to compliance date; (b)(4).Initial reporter¿s phone number: (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 confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to wear from normal use and servicing.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 discovered that there was oil leak on the foot control device.It was further determined that the device had oil loss, the winkle adapter was loose and defective and the hose was worn out.It was further determined that the device failed for drip rate assessment.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: AUTOLUBE-III WITH MA7
• Type of Device: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED - FOOT CONTROL
• 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: 6142033
• MDR Text Key: 61699936
• Report Number: 1045834-2016-13333
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: K970530
• 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: 10/10/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/02/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: AUTOLUBE-III-MA7
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/07/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/15/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/12/2012
• 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