MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC 14CM ANGLE ATTACHMENT; DRILL, SURGICAL, ENT (ELECTRIC OR PNEUMATIC)

Catalog Number	QD14
Medical Device Problem Codes	Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191); Excessive Heating (4030); Difficult or Delayed Separation (4044)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by netherlands that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the attachment device generated heat.It was further observed that the device had a worn gear, and the cutter device could not be inserted.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for cutter insertion and temperature.It was noted in the service order that the device was not functioning properly.It was further reported that the drill device had difficulty sliding though the attachment.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was unknown.However, it was reported that the event occurred in 2023.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 synthese, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthese, 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.H10 additional narrative: d10: concomitant med products and therapy dates: drill device, 1/1/2023.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 drill device having difficulty sliding through the attachment device was not confirmed.Therefore, an assignable root cause was not determined.However, the device generating heat, identified during service and evaluation was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to component failure from normal wear.Udi: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: 14CM ANGLE ATTACHMENT
• Common Device Name: DRILL, SURGICAL, ENT (ELECTRIC OR PNEUMATIC)
• 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: 17405477
• Report Number: 1045834-2023-01132
• Device Sequence Number: 7493527
• Product Code: ERL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00845384006398
• UDI-Public: 00845384006398
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: NL
• PMA/510(K) Number: K011444
• 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): 07/27/2023

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 Catalogue Number: QD14
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/13/2023
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/25/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/15/2013
• 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