MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES OBERDORF SAGITT SAW-ATTACHM LONG W/T-HANDLE F/TRS; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 05.001.224

Device Problems Break (1069); Overheating of Device (1437); Defective Device (2588)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).(b)(6).The device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause could not be determined.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported by (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was observed that the attachment device had a defective bearing which had shattered and caused the mechanics to heat up fast.It was further determined that the nose on the device was badly damaged.It was noted in the service order that the device worked very loud and overheated.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: SAGITT SAW-ATTACHM LONG W/T-HANDLE F/TRS
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
• 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: mark vornheder ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 5949759
• MDR Text Key: 55114687
• Report Number: 8030965-2016-14849
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: NL
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• 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: 07/28/2016

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: 05.001.224
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/25/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/28/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/14/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/23/2015
• 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