MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC 8CM MEDIUM ATTACH; MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC

Model Number	MEDIUM-G1
Medical Device Problem Code	Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the attachment device had an unspecified malfunction.During in-house engineering evaluation, it was determined that the device came apart, did not function and some parts were missing.Fictional testing could not be performed.The device failed the visual assessment pretest.It was not reported if the device was used in surgery, or if there was patient involvement.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure, or if a spare device was available for use.It was not reported if there were any injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The date of event was unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.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.The actual device was returned for evaluation.Quality engineering evaluated and the reported condition was confirmed.Loctite residue on the threads indicated that this step was not properly followed.Due to improper assembly (b)(4) was opened to address the issue of the improper assembly to address this issue and will be further investigated.The assignable root cause was traced to a manufacturing issue.A device history review was performed, and no non-conformances were detected related to the reported condition.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: 8CM MEDIUM ATTACH
• Common Device Name: MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 12806889
• Report Number: 1045834-2021-01768
• Device Sequence Number: 20028251
• Product Code: HBC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00845384016311
• UDI-Public: 00845384016311
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K133604
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/17/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: MEDIUM-G1
• Device Catalogue Number: MEDIUM-G1
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/27/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/11/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/12/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/22/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown