MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC HAND PIECE FOR BATTERY POWERED DRIVER; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Model Number 05.000.008

Device Problem Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Procode: gxl, hxx.Reporter is a j&j sales representative.A product investigation was conducted.Service and repair evaluation: the repair technician reported the bearings were grinding, there was debris in the housing.The device did not run in fast forward, forward, or reverse.Damaged component is the reason for repair.The cause of the issue is damaged component.The following parts were replaced: circuit board, motor, membrane switch/flex circuit, and all applicable components.The item was repaired per the inspection sheet, passed synthes final inspection on 12-apr-2021 and will be returned to the customer upon completion of the service and repair process.The evaluation was confirmed.The device was deemed serviceable and will be returned to the customer, no design or manufacturing issues were identified therefore it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.A device history record (dhr) review was conducted: part # 05.000.008, synthes lot # 005864, previous synthes lot # 004470, supplier lot # 004470, release to warehouse date: 09 dec 2011, supplier: triangle manufacturing, no ncr"s were generated during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.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.

Event Description

It was reported on an unknown date, during routine inspection it was discovered that the hand piece for battery powered driver does not work consistently, different batteries tried to confirm but it stops while button pushed.There was no patient involvement reported.During manufacturer's investigation of the returned device it was observed that the bearings were grinding and there was debris in the housing.The device did not run in fast forward, forward, or reverse.This device condition was evaluated and determined to be reportable on april 28, 2021.This report is for one (1) hand piece for battery powered driver.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).

• Brand Name: HAND PIECE FOR BATTERY POWERED DRIVER
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): WRIGHTS LANE SYNTHES USA PRODUCTS LLC; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester PA 19380
• Manufacturer (Section G): MONUMENT; 1101 synthes avenue; monument CO 80132
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 11878526
• MDR Text Key: 264090885
• Report Number: 2939274-2021-02558
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10887587024585
• UDI-Public: (01)10887587024585
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/28/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/25/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 05.000.008
• Device Catalogue Number: 05.000.008
• Device Lot Number: 005864
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/07/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/28/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/09/2011
• 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