MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC 5CM HEAVY DUTY SHORT ATTACHMENT; DRILL, SURGICAL, ENT (ELECTRIC OR PNEUMATIC)

Catalog Number	SHORT-HD
Medical Device Problem Codes	Vibration (1674); Noise, Audible (3273)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.The actual device was returned for evaluation.The device was evaluated and it was determined that the reported condition that the device rattled when shaken was not confirmed.Therefore, the assignable root cause was not determined.However, during evaluation, it was determined that the device was vibrating and the bearing was worn.The device also failed pretests for vibration.The assignable root cause was traced to improper maintenance.Udi: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the attachment device rattled when shaken.During in-house engineering evaluation, it was determined that the device was vibrating and the bearing was worn.The device also failed pretests for vibration.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 the surgical procedure, or if a spare device was available for use.It was not reported if there were any injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The date of event was unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: 5CM HEAVY DUTY SHORT 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: 11440159
• Report Number: 1045834-2021-00343
• Device Sequence Number: 16954865
• Product Code: HBC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00845384008804
• UDI-Public: 0845384008804
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K011444
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,user f
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/28/2021

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 Catalogue Number: SHORT-HD
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/16/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/01/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/08/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1