MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH COMPACT AIR DRIVE II; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 511.701

Device Problems Noise, Audible (3273); Complete Loss of Power (4015)

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

Event Date 03/29/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the compact air drive device moving parts did not move smoothly, the mode switch resistance was low, made excessive nose, had low power and had an air leak.It was further determined that the device failed pretests for free movement of soft mode switch, noticeable noise, power with power test bench and air leak.It was noted in the service order that the device did no work.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.Additional narrative: this device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.An evaluation was performed and it was determined that the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was traced to component failure due to normal wear.Udi: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: COMPACT AIR DRIVE II
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/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: kate karberg ; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 13999849
• MDR Text Key: 288602418
• Report Number: 8030965-2022-02168
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07611819085268
• UDI-Public: 07611819085268
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: RS
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• 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
• Report Date: 04/04/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/04/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 511.701
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/29/2022
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/01/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/23/2011
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1