MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS EMAX 2 PLUS MOTOR; MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC - HANDPIECE

Catalog Number EMAX2PLUS

Device Problems Naturally Worn (2988); Temperature Problem (3022)

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 was determined to be due to improper handling, which is user error/misuse/abuse.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported by (b)(6) that motor device had a heating problem.During service and evaluation, it was observed that the device had a damaged component: housing, a worn bearing, and a dent in the housing.It was noted that there was a worn bearing on the tool-coupling side.It was not reported if this event occurred during a surgical procedure.It was reported that there was no delay in a procedure due to the event.It was not reported if a spare device was available for use.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: EMAX 2 PLUS MOTOR
• Type of Device: MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC - 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: 5966714
• MDR Text Key: 55671445
• Report Number: 1045834-2016-12781
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BE
• PMA/PMN Number: K080802
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/31/2016

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: EMAX2PLUS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/15/2016
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/31/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/21/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/09/2012
• 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