MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CONMED LARGO ERGO 2-BUTTON SHAVER HANDPIECE; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED

Catalog Number	D4240
Medical Device Problem Code	Overheating of Device (1437)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported device is being returned to conmed for evaluation.A supplemental and final report will be filed following the completion of the device evaluation and complaint investigation.We will continue to monitor for trends through the complaint system to assure patient safety.
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported that the device, d4240, ergo 2-button shaver handpiece, had been used in an unknown procedure on an unknown date when it was reported, ¿gets hot, no patient injury.¿ there was no report of injury, medical intervention, or hospitalization for the patient.This report is being raised due to the reported malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.
Event or Problem Description
The customer reported that the device, d4240, ergo 2-button shaver handpiece, had been used in an unknown procedure on an unknown date when it was reported, ¿gets hot, no patient injury.¿.There was no report of injury, medical intervention, or hospitalization for the patient.This report is being raised due to the reported malfunction with potential for injury upon reoccurrence.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Evaluation found no issues with the device and the pm was not overdue.Parts were replaced and the pm performed; the device was final tested and met all specifications.A device history record review was not conducted as the device has been in the field more than 12 months.The service history was reviewed and found similar repairs to this complaint.A two-year review of complaint history revealed there has been a total of 13 complaints, regarding 13 devices, for this device family and failure mode.During this same time frame 2,993 devices have been manufactured and shipped worldwide.Should all the complaint devices have been found confirmed for this reported failure, the rate of failure would be 0.004.Per the instructions for use, the user is advised the following: perform the required preoperative functional tests for the equipment and accessories prior to each use.The ifu also advises the user to continually check handpiece for overheating.If overheating is sensed, immediately discontinue use and return equipment for service.Overheating of the blade or bur may cause damage to the blade or bur and may cause burns or thermal necrosis.We will continue to monitor for trends through the complaint system to assure patient safety.

• Brand Name: ERGO 2-BUTTON SHAVER HANDPIECE
• Common Device Name: MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED
• Manufacturer (Section D): CONMED LARGO; 11311 concept blvd; largo FL 33773
• Manufacturer (Section G): CONMED LARGO; 11311 concept blvd; largo FL 33773
• Manufacturer Contact: john berga ; 11311 concept blvd; largo, FL 33773 ; 7273995358
• MDR Report Key: 18920403
• Report Number: 1017294-2024-00031
• Device Sequence Number: 6130794
• Product Code: GEY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10845854013144
• UDI-Public: (01)10845854013144(11)160412(30)1
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K050519
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/30/2024

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: D4240
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/27/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/23/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/18/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/30/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/12/2016
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic