MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES OBERDORF COLIBRI II; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 532.101

Device Problems Defective Device (2588); Naturally Worn (2988)

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

Event Date 10/18/2016

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 device wear from normal use and servicing.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that during pre-repair diagnostic testing, it was observed that the control unit was not functioning on the small battery drive device.It was further observed that the device had a defective controller, worn out motor and failed pre-test for off/oscillation/on switch mode function.This event was not reported to have occurred 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: COLIBRI II
• 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: 6107452
• MDR Text Key: 60558159
• Report Number: 8030965-2016-15600
• 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: 10/18/2016

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: 532.101
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/01/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/01/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/16/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/07/2015
• 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