MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH BATTERY HANDPIECE/MODULAR FOR TRS; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED

Catalog Number 05.001.201

Device Problems Circuit Failure (1089); Intermittent Loss of Power (4016)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Type  malfunction  

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.Additional narrative: concomitant med products and therapy dates: lid device x 2 (motor cover) and power module device x 3, unknown event date.The initial reporter's phone number was not available.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.Udi: serial number unknown; (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was discovered that the battery handpiece device worked intermittently.According to the reporter, the device would work sometimes and other times it would not work when the trigger was pressed.It was reported that multiple combinations using power module devices and lid devices were tried, however it was unclear which combination of parts caused the device to work intermittently.It was noted that the surgeon suspected that the failure was caused by poor contact.It was also noted that the sales representative checked the device, where it worked when the trigger was pressed and then did not work again until the trigger was pressed multiple times.It was not reported if there were any delays to the surgical procedure.It was not reported if a spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement reported.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the 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: BATTERY HANDPIECE/MODULAR FOR TRS
• Type of Device: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436 ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 11402571
• MDR Text Key: 234429397
• Report Number: 8030965-2021-01455
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819977815
• UDI-Public: 07611819977815
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/21/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/02/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 05.001.201
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/21/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1