MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNTHES OBERDORF ELECTRIC PEN DRIVE 60,000 RPM INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 05.001.010

Device Problems Energy Output Problem (1431); Connection Problem (2900)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 03/14/2014

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 improper repair. If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported that during service and repair, it was observed that the electric pen handpiece device was found with the wiring and soldering open, bad contact and the handpiece was not oscillating at the correct speed. 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.

Manufacturer Narrative

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• Brand Name: ELECTRIC PEN DRIVE 60,000 RPM
• 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: 5510998
• MDR Text Key: 40862191
• Report Number: 8030965-2016-11714
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: PK043310
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 03/14/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

0 Patients were Involved in the Event:

• Date FDA Received: 03/18/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes

Device Operator

• Device Catalogue Number: 05.001.010
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/14/2014
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No

Was the Report Sent to FDA?

• Event Location: No Information
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/24/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/03/2010
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No

Type of Device Usage