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

Catalog Number BLACKMAX-N-LP

Device Problems Break (1069); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Initial reporter's phone number: (b)(6).The device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and found that the handpiece device had no rotation and was not running due to broken vanes in the motor.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to the worn out motor.This is further defined as wear from normal use and servicing over time.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported by the (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was observed that the motor device had no rotation and was not running due to broken vanes in the motor.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: 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: 5298885
• MDR Text Key: 34198162
• Report Number: 1045834-2015-12786
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: NL
• PMA/PMN Number: PK831756
• 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: 11/16/2015

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: BLACKMAX-N-LP
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/01/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/01/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/15/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/30/2008
• 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