MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES OBERDORF BATTERY REAMER/DRIL; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED

Catalog Number 530.605

Device Problems Partial Blockage (1065); Mechanical Jam (2983); Torn Material (3024)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 08/07/2015

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The actual device was returned for evaluation.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to normal wear.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 service and repair, it was observed that the battery reamer/drill device had a jammed and blocked trigger and had torn cable insulation.This event was not related to surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: BATTERY REAMER/DRIL
• Type of Device: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES OBERDORF; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf CH443 6; SZ CH4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES OBERDORF; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf CH443 6; SZ CH4436
• Manufacturer Contact: linda plews ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 5570437
• MDR Text Key: 43160444
• Report Number: 8030965-2016-12394
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SZ
• PMA/PMN Number: PEXEMPT
• 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: 08/07/2015

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: 530.605
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/07/2015
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/07/2015
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/12/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/28/2009
• 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