MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC KINCISE BROACH-ADAPTER-ANTERIOR; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED

Catalog Number 1010-01-102

Device Problem Positioning Problem (3009)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Udi: (b)(4).Concomitant med products: actis broach device.This actual device was returned for evaluation.Quality engineering evaluated the device and determined that the reported condition was confirmed.It was determined that the adapter was manufactured pre-design change.The design change removed material from two different surfaces to improve the latching mechanism by allowing the leaver to travel further when closing.During review of the device manufacturing records for this device it was found that there were no anomalies that occurred during the manufacturing or processing of the device that would have been expected to cause or contribute to the reported event.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to device design.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported that the adapter device had an unspecified malfunction.During in-house engineering evaluation, it was determined that the adapter would not secure/hold the actis broach securely.It was not reported if the device was used in surgery, or if there was patient involvement.It was not reported if there were any delays in the 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 is unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: KINCISE BROACH-ADAPTER-ANTERIOR
• Type of Device: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer (Section G): TECHTRONIC INDUSTRIES MEDICAL; 1428 pearman dairy rd; anderson SC 29625
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 8744244
• MDR Text Key: 149515196
• Report Number: 1045834-2019-53933
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/09/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/28/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 1010-01-102
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/14/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/20/2019
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/29/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1