MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC RECIPROCATING MICRO SAW; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED

Model Number	R-SAW
Medical Device Problem Codes	Overheating of Device (1437); Complete Loss of Power (4015)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2021
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.Device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed, and it was determined that the device not working was not confirmed.Therefore, an assignable root cause was not determined.However, the reported condition of heat was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to component failure from normal wear.Udi: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the reciprocating micro saw device had a component damage, and it generated heat.It was further observed that the jaw was loose from the chuck.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for visual assessment and temperature assessment.It was noted in the service order that during pre-surgery, it was discovered that the device did not work.It was reported that there were no delays in the surgical procedure.It was not reported if a spare device was available for use.There was no patient involvement reported.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was unknown.However, it was reported that the event occurred in 2021.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: RECIPROCATING MICRO SAW
• Common Device Name: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• MDR Report Key: 11586821
• Report Number: 1045834-2021-00507
• Device Sequence Number: 4781507
• Product Code: GEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00845384007173
• UDI-Public: 00845384007173
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K080802
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/17/2021

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 Model Number: R-SAW
• Device Catalogue Number: R-SAW
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/21/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/19/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/29/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1