MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS 5.0CM SHORT ATTACHMENT; MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC - ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number SHORT_LL

Device Problems Vibration (1674); Naturally Worn (2988)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional narrative: (b)(4).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 worn out bearings from normal use and servicing over time.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported that the attachment device had an unspecified malfunction "bearings." during an in-house engineering evaluation, it was observed that the device had vibration and the bearings were worn out.It was not reported whether the event occurred during surgery.It was reported that there were no delays due to the reported event.It was not reported if a spare device was available for use.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: 5.0CM SHORT ATTACHMENT
• Type of Device: MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC - ATTACHMENT
• 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: 6039789
• MDR Text Key: 57880565
• Report Number: 1045834-2016-12964
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HBC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K011444
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/26/2016

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: SHORT_LL
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/01/2016
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 09/26/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/19/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/02/2015
• 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