MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES OBERDORF COMPACT AIR DRIVE II; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 511.701

Device Problems Air Leak (1008); Sticking (1597); Device Stops Intermittently (1599); Output below Specifications (3004)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 06/02/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to device wear from normal use and servicing.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that during service and repair, it was observed that the compact air drive device had low power, a sticky trigger, an air leak and intermittent operation.This event was not related to 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 report will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: COMPACT AIR DRIVE II
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNTHES OBERDORF; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf CH443 6; SZ CH4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNTHES OBERDORF; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf CH443 6; SZ CH4436
• Manufacturer Contact: linda plews ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 5465474
• MDR Text Key: 39523003
• Report Number: 8030965-2016-10794
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SF
• PMA/PMN Number: PEXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Service and Testing Personnel
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/02/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/27/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 511.701
• Device Lot Number: 30621
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/02/2014
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/02/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/20/2011
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1