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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES GMBH AIR PEN DRIVE; MOTOR, DRILL, PNEUMATIC

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SYNTHES GMBH AIR PEN DRIVE; MOTOR, DRILL, PNEUMATIC Back to Search Results
Catalog Number 05.001.080
Medical Device Problem Code Unintended System Motion (1430)
Health Effect - Clinical Code No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event 02/26/2026
Type of Reportable Event Malfunction
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.H11 additional narrative: as of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated, and no conclusion can be drawn at this time.
 
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during an unspecified surgical procedure, the handpiece device remained activated even after the trigger was released.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure, or if a spare device was available for use.It was not reported if there were any injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.
 
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.H11 additional narrative: the received video was reviewed.The described failure by the customer was confirmed the received video was reviewed and compered to a known good unit.It was found that the device passed visual inspection.Based on the provided video it shows that, the device wouldn¿t stop directly when the handle switch was released.At this stage of the investigation the root cause for the found defect cannot be fully determined, based on the provided information.Furthermore, the investigation is only based on the provided video, further assessment will be performed if the device is received.As part of synthes quality process devices are serviced / inspected, and released to approved specifications.The instructions for use states the following regarding the reported issue that was observed by the user: check instruments and cuttings tools for correct adjustment and functioning prior to every use.In case that any damage or wear is visible, do not use it anymore and send it to the synthes service center.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.Device history review
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> due to available service history, dhr review only covers the related service records.Service history record review result is not relevant to the current complaint.
 
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Brand Name
AIR PEN DRIVE
Common Device Name
MOTOR, DRILL, PNEUMATIC
Manufacturer (Section D)
SYNTHES GMBH
eimattstrasse 3
oberdorf 4436
SZ  4436
Manufacturer Contact
elba bello
eimattstrasse 3
oberdorf 4436
SZ   4436
9083863534
MDR Report Key24664654
Report Number8030965-2026-02739
Device Sequence Number13072439
Product Code HBB
UDI-Device Identifier07611819830899
UDI-Public(01)07611819830899
Combination Product (Y/N)N
Initial Reporter CountryCO
PMA/510(K) Number
K093361
Number of Events Summarized1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Serviced by Third Party (Y/N)Unknown
Reporter Type Manufacturer
Report Source Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative,Distributor
Initial Reporter Occupation Other
Type of Report Initial,Followup
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 Number05.001.080
Device Lot Number4910
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Type of Report(Section G)Thirty-Day
Initial Date Received by Manufacturer 02/27/2026
Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer04/21/2026
Initial Report FDA Received Date03/23/2026
Supplement Report FDA Received Date04/23/2026
Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N) No
Date Device Manufactured01/29/2020
Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N) No
Is This a Single-Use Device that was
Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N)
No
Usage of Device Unknown
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient SexFemale
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