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

Model Number 283512

Device Problems Overheating of Device (1437); Noise, Audible (3273)

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

Event Date 02/02/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate. Udi: (b)(4). Investigation summary: the complaint device was received at the service center and evaluated. It was reported that the device was warm and noisy. Per service reports, this complaint can be confirmed. During the service evaluation the following defects were identified: the motor is stuck. There is a short circuit in the cable. The values of the keypad are out of range. Motor defect. Cable defect. Button defect. Damaged housing. The device was however deemed non-repairable and was scrapped as per the instructions from the customer, hence is unavailable for further evaluation. The faulty parts was identified as the root cause for the device failure during the service evaluation. Manufacturing record evaluation is not required as the reported event is not associated with the manufacturing process and/or the potential cause of the defect cannot be associated to manufacturing. 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 a knee arthroscopy procedure on (b)(6) 2021, it was observed that the micro tornado hp w handcontrol device was getting warm and noisy. During in-house engineering evaluation, it was determined that there was a short circuit in the cable on the device. 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: 11814040
• MDR Text Key: 251472023
• Report Number: 1221934-2021-01522
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K954465
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/12/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

0 Patients were Involved in the Event:

• Date FDA Received: 05/12/2021
• 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: 04/20/2021

Was the Report Sent to FDA?

• Event Location: No Information
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/12/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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