MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US MICRO TORNADO HP W HANDCONTROL LINE-POWERED ARTHROSCOPIC SHAVER SYSTEM

Model Number 283512

Device Problems Material Frayed (1262); Mechanical Jam (2983)

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

Event Date 02/23/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Udi: (b)(4). Investigation summary: the device was received and evaluated at the service center. The reported complaint that the device doesn't turn due to a jammed motor and that the cable was cracked, was confirmed. It was found that the motor did not run as it was corroded. Further, the resistance values of the keypad of the hand control set were out of range and the motor cable was physically damaged. The defective components were replaced and the device was modified as per the specifications of the manufacturer, repaired, tested and found to be fully functional. Fluid ingress into the system and contact with the motor is responsible for the corrosion of the motor. The corroded motor has a tendency to stick and not turn, hence is responsible for the issue reported by the customer. Also the damage to the motor cable is most likely a result of user mishandling of the device. However, given the information provided, we cannot determine a definitive root cause for the defective keypad of the hand control set. A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device (serial number : (b)(4)), and no non-conformance were identified. At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted. Depuy mitek will continue to track any related complaints within this device family as a means of monitoring the extent with which this complaint is observed in the field.

Event Description

It was reported by the affiliate in (b)(6) that during an arthroscopy procedure on (b)(6) 2021, it was observed that the handpiece device did not turn as it had a jammed motor. During in-house engineering evaluation, it was determined that the motor did not run as it was corroded. Another like device was used to complete the procedure without delay. There were no adverse patient consequences reported. No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: MICRO TORNADO HP W HANDCONTROL
• Type of Device: LINE-POWERED ARTHROSCOPIC SHAVER SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY MITEK LLC US; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY MITEK LLC US; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 6013142063
• MDR Report Key: 11553186
• MDR Text Key: 243347266
• Report Number: 1221934-2021-00921
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: EZ
• PMA/PMN Number: K954465
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,user facility

Reporter Occupation

• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/23/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

0 Patients were Involved in the Event:

• Date FDA Received: 03/23/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes

Device Operator

• Device Model Number: 283512
• Device Catalogue Number: 283512
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/05/2021

Is the Reporter a Health Professional?

Was the Report Sent to FDA?

• Event Location: No Information
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/23/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/27/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A