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DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC 2.3MM FMSTK,M; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (SIMPLE, POWERED)
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| Model Number |
M-8N-G1 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Separation Problem (4043)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/10/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Concomitant med products and therapy dates: attachment device, (b)(6) 2021.Device manufacture date: the device manufacture date is currently unavailable.Device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed, and it was determined that the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause of the device corrosion and damage was determined to be traced to user, which is user error and the root cause for cutter damage was determined to be due to component failure from wear.Udi: serial number unknown; (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the complete drill bit device was stuck in the attachment device.It was determined that it was not possible to remove the drill bit device from the attachment device.It was observed that based on the photographs provided the drill bit was corroded and damaged.It was noted in the service order that the burr device was unable to detach from the attachment device.It was determined that the cause for the stuck bit was not related to any problem with the drill bit device itself.It was further determined that the root cause for the overall condition of the drill bit device was normal wear and the corrosion was linked to improper handling by the customer.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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