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

Model Number 283512

Device Problem Material Frayed (1262)

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

Event Date 05/26/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Udi: (b)(4).Investigation summary: the complaint device was received at the service center and evaluated.It was reported that the cable of the device was cut.Per service reports, this complaint can be confirmed.During the service evaluation the following defects were identified: cable sheath cut.Keyboard wires too short.Corroded motor.The cable, keyboard and motor were replaced to resolve the issues.After repair, the device was found to be working according to the specifications.The improper maintenance 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 the cable on the micro tornado hp w handcontrol device was cut.During in-house engineering evaluation, it was determined that the motor on the device was corroded.There was no procedure nor patient involvement 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: 12253174
• MDR Text Key: 264310238
• Report Number: 1221934-2021-02339
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705016938
• UDI-Public: 10886705016938
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: K954465
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,o
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/29/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/30/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 283512
• Device Catalogue Number: 283512
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/27/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/29/2021
• 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: Unknown
• Removal/Correction Number: N/A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1