MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH DOUBLE AIR HOSE, 3M, FOR AIR PEN DRIVE; MOTOR, DRILL, PNEUMATIC

Catalog Number 05.001.083

Device Problems Break (1069); Noise, Audible (3273)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/01/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: as of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported from colombia that halfway through an unspecified surgical procedure it was observed that the double hose device was making a sound as if it had an exhaust when the engine exploded.It was not reported if there was a delay in the procedure due to the event.It was reported that an unspecified spare device was available for use and the procedure was successfully completed.It was reported that the hose was left marked with red tape and a case report was filed.There was patient involvement reported.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention, or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was not reported, however, it was reported that the event occurred in 2023.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: b5: during subsequent follow-up with the customer, additional information was obtained.The reporter stated that the motor did not present a fault, the fault is with the hose.As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.A review of the device history was performed and no non-conformances were detected related to the reported condition.

• Brand Name: DOUBLE AIR HOSE, 3M, FOR AIR PEN DRIVE
• Type of Device: MOTOR, DRILL, PNEUMATIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 17651714
• MDR Text Key: 322302460
• Report Number: 8030965-2023-10957
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819831520
• UDI-Public: 07611819831520
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: K093361
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 05.001.083
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/19/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/30/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/31/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/05/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/09/2020
• 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