MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH COMPACT AIR DRIVE II; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 511.701

Device Problems Mechanical Jam (2983); Output below Specifications (3004); Noise, Audible (3273); Intermittent Loss of Power (4016)

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

Event Date 01/01/2021

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.The actual device was returned for evaluation.The device was evaluated and it was determined that the reported condition that the device motor made noise was not confirmed.Therefore, the assignable root cause was not determined.However, during evaluation, it was confirmed that the device had low power.The assignable root cause was determined to be traced to component failure from normal wear.Udi ¿ (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the compact air drive had an air leak and low power.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for check for air leak and check power with test bench.It was noted in the service order that the motor of the compact air drive device was making noise, became stuck, and had intermittent operation.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was not reported, 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 will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: COMPACT AIR DRIVE II
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES PRODUKTIONS GMBH; hauptstrasse 24; waldenburg 4437 ; SZ 4437
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436 ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 11760234
• MDR Text Key: 248442921
• Report Number: 8030965-2021-03205
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819085268
• UDI-Public: 07611819085268
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SN
• 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: 03/23/2021

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 511.701
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/12/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/20/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/03/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/13/2013
• 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