MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC 7.5CM ANGLE ATTACHMENT; DRILL, SURGICAL, ENT (ELECTRIC OR PNEUMATIC)

Model Number	QD8-S
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	08/10/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report 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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was discovered that the attachment device came apart.It was further reported that the screw or bearing fell out.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure or if a spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement reported.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed, and it was determined that the device had a loctite failure, cosmetic damage ¿ worn, and the housing bushing fell apart ¿ unattached.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for visual assessment and lock operation.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be traced to maintenance, which is improper maintenance.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: 7.5CM ANGLE ATTACHMENT
• Common Device Name: DRILL, SURGICAL, ENT (ELECTRIC OR PNEUMATIC)
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• MDR Report Key: 10422872
• Report Number: 1045834-2020-01349
• Device Sequence Number: 14188784
• Product Code: ERL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00845384007159
• UDI-Public: 00845384007159
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MD
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K011444
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: user facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/11/2020

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: QD8-S
• Device Catalogue Number: QD8-S
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/31/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/11/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/11/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/18/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/16/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1