MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH AIR OSCILLATOR; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number	511.610
Medical Device Problem Codes	Unintended System Motion (1430); Complete Loss of Power (4015)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/10/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the power of the air oscillator device was insufficient/low, and the labeling was illegible and etching.It was further observed that the device had an unintended activation/motion, unexpected noise, component damage, an air leak, and a cosmetic damage.It was determined that the saw head could not be rotated or locked in a new position.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for general condition, marking and labeling, check symmetry from saw head to the handpiece handle, check for unintended motion, check for noticeable noise, check oscillating frequency with frequency meter, check the starting behavior and check for air leak.It was noted in the service order that the device did not work.It was reported there were no delays to the surgical procedure and the surgery was completed as intended.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 become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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.Device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the reported condition of the device having unintended activation/motion, identified during service and evaluation was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to component failure from wear.Udi: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: AIR OSCILLATOR
• Common Device Name: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES PRODUKTIONS GMBH; hauptstrasse 24; waldenburg 4437 ; SZ 4437
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436 ; 6107428552
• MDR Report Key: 13261031
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-00357
• Device Sequence Number: 11943810
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819110793
• UDI-Public: 07611819110793
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: RS
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 01/14/2022

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 Catalogue Number: 511.610
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/10/2021
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/13/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/14/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/14/2014
• 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