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

Model Number	MEDIUM-G1
Medical Device Problem Codes	Device-Device Incompatibility (2919); Fail-Safe Did Not Operate (4046)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/12/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported from germany that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the attachment device run in the locked position and the cutter could not be removed.The cutter was blocked inside the attachment device causing the cutter device to corrode.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for lock operation assessment.It was noted in the service order that the attachment device was stuck in the mouthpiece.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
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.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 device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was traced to improper maintenance.Udi: (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: kate karberg ; 4500 riverside drive; palm beach gardens, FL 33410 ; 3035526892
• MDR Report Key: 16325465
• Report Number: 1045834-2023-00203
• Device Sequence Number: 8813002
• Product Code: HBC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00845384016311
• UDI-Public: 00845384016311
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• 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: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 02/08/2023

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: 01/25/2023
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/07/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/10/2020
• 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