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DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC 10.5CM ANGLE ATTACHMENT; MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC - ATTACHMENT
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| Model Number |
QD11-S |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Vibration (1674)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
04/22/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.Udi: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was observed that when the attachment device hit the bone, it started to shimmy and bounce back and forth.It was unknown if there were delays to the surgical procedure or if a spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement.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 will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the reported condition was not confirmed.However during evaluation, it was noted that that the device nose tube was damaged, the bearings and gears were broken and corroded, and the color band was missing/chipping/fading.The device also failed pretests for visual assessment and cutter assessment.The assignable root cause was traced to improper maintenance.
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