MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS BLACKMAX-NEURO LOW PRESSURE; MOTOR, DRILL, PNEUMATIC - HANDPIECE

Catalog Number BLACKMAX-N-LP

Device Problems Air Leak (1008); Device Operational Issue (2914)

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 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 an unspecified surgical procedure, it was discovered that the motor device had an air leak and the axis was blurred.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure or if a spare device was available.There was patient involvement reported.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 determined that the outer hose was worn.Therefore, 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.

• Brand Name: BLACKMAX-NEURO LOW PRESSURE
• Type of Device: MOTOR, DRILL, PNEUMATIC - 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: 6300278
• MDR Text Key: 66471062
• Report Number: 1045834-2017-10319
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K831756
• 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: 01/18/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/03/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: BLACKMAX-N-LP
• Device Lot Number: N/I
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/19/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/19/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/10/2009
• 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