MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS COLIBRI; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 532.001

Device Problems Incorrect Or Inadequate Test Results (2456); Malposition of Device (2616); Battery Problem (2885); Mechanical Jam (2983); Power Problem (3010)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).(b)(6).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 wear from normal use and servicing over time.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that the small battery drive device equipment became inoperative, not contacting battery case.During service and evaluation, it was noted that the device motor seized, jammed, and was heavy moving.It was noted that the motor had low power.It was also noted that the device failed pre-repair diagnostic tests for off/osc/on switch mode function, oscillation angle, triggers and electronic control unit (ecu) function, switching function, and power at the motor with test bench.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of this event was unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: COLIBRI
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS; hauptstrasse 24; waldenburg CH443 7; SZ CH4437
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS; hauptstrasse 24; waldenburg CH443 7; SZ CH4437
• Manufacturer Contact: mark vornheder ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 6070063
• MDR Text Key: 59220157
• Report Number: 8030965-2016-15422
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CI
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• 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: 10/17/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/01/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 532.001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/17/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/17/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/04/2010
• 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