MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS CAD II; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 511.701

Device Problems Self-Activation or Keying (1557); Defective Device (2588); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

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

Event Date 10/18/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Udi - (b)(4).Initial reporter's phone number: (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 wear from normal use and servicing over time.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported by (b)(6) that the compact air drive device had an undetermined malfunction.During service and evaluation, it was determined that the device was running by itself, and had a bearing defect.It was also noted that the device failed pre-repair diagnostic tests for air leak, and power with test bench.It was not reported if the device was used in surgery, or if there was patient involvement.It was not reported if there were any delays in a surgical procedure or if a spare device was available.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: CAD II
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS; hauptstrasse 24; waldenburg CH443 7; SZ CH4437
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS; hauptstrasse 24; waldenburg CH443 7; SZ CH4437
• Manufacturer Contact: mark vornheder ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 6142183
• MDR Text Key: 61700089
• Report Number: 8030965-2016-15777
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• 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: 10/24/2016

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: 511.701
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/25/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/14/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/02/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/23/2010
• 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