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

Model Number 283512

Device Problems Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198); Use of Device Problem (1670); Electrical Shorting (2926)

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

Event Date 01/31/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional narrative: udi: (b)(4).Investigation summary: the complaint device was received at the service center and evaluated.It was reported that - device does not function.Per service reports, this complaint cannot be confirmed.During the service evaluation the following defects were identified: the buttons have no function and the motor is stuck.There is a short circuit int the cable.The defective hand control set defective motor cable, defective motor were replaced to resolve the issues.After repair, the device was found to be working according to the specifications.The faulty parts 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 greece that during routine check, it was observed that the micro tornado hp w handcontrol device did not function.During in-house engineering evaluation, it was determined that there was a short circuit in the motor cable on the device.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 Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 6013142063
• MDR Report Key: 13826278
• MDR Text Key: 293282155
• Report Number: 1221934-2022-00874
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705016938
• UDI-Public: 10886705016938
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GR
• PMA/PMN Number: K954465
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/19/2022
• 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: 02/08/2022
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/04/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/07/2019
• 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