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DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC MINIMAL ACCESS ATTACHMENT; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES (SIMPLE, POWERED)
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| Catalog Number |
MA-D20 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Complete Loss of Power (4015); Excessive Heating (4030)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/01/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the attachment device did not operate.During in-house engineering evaluation, it was observed that the device produced heat.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for temperature assessment.It was not reported if the device was used in surgery, or if there was 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.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, it was determined that the reported condition that the device did not operate was not confirmed.Therefore, an assignable root cause was not determined.However, during evaluation, it was determined that the device produced heat.The assignable root cause was determined to be traced to maintenance.Udi: (b)(4).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.H10 additional narrative: correction: device availability: d10: the device availability date was incorrect in the initial report.The date has been updated from 3/14/2024 to 6/20/2023.
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