MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC EMAX 2 PLUS MOTOR; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED

Model Number EMAX2PLUS

Device Problems Vibration (1674); Difficult or Delayed Separation (4044)

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

Event Date 10/26/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.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.Additional narrative: device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the reported condition of vibration identified during service and evaluation was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be traced to component failure from wear.Udi: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported by japan that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the motor device had vibration.It was further observed that the device had cord damage, illegible etch, component damage, and excessive noise.It was determined that the device ran in locked position and was loose.It was further observed that moving parts of the device did not move smoothly.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for visual assessment, loctite assessment, safety assessment and noise assessment.It was noted in the service order that the device was difficult to disassemble.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.

• Brand Name: EMAX 2 PLUS MOTOR
• Type of Device: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens FL 33410
• Manufacturer Contact: kate karberg ; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 15813025
• MDR Text Key: 305260088
• Report Number: 1045834-2022-01554
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00845384002055
• UDI-Public: 00845384002055
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K080802
• 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: 10/26/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/17/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: EMAX2PLUS
• Device Catalogue Number: EMAX2PLUS
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/01/2022
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/03/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/30/2013
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1