MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS COMPACT AIR DRIVE II (CAD II); INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 511.701

Device Problems Partial Blockage (1065); Corroded (1131); Material Discolored (1170); Retraction Problem (1536); Incorrect Or Inadequate Test Results (2456); Connection Problem (2900); Mechanical Jam (2983); Power Problem (3010); Noise, Audible (3273)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 10/24/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).(b)(6).This 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 maintenance, which is user error, misuse, and / or abuse.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported by (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was discovered that the motor power was too low on the compact air drive device.It was further determined that the trigger / slider was blocked, jammed and was moving heavy.It was observed that the device had lack of power, corroded and was rusted.It was further determined during the pre-repair diagnostics assessment that the device failed for check the attachment coupling, check attachment coupling with attachments, check reverse locking mechanism, check function of soft mode switch (safety system), check triggers for forward/reverse mode, check for untrue running, check for excessive noise, check the power with test bench and for check starting behavior.It was noted on the service order that the trigger was blocked.This event did not occur during 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 (CAD II)
• 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: 6095753
• MDR Text Key: 59841090
• Report Number: 8030965-2016-15530
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• 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: 10/26/2016

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 511.701
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/27/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/26/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/11/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/21/1998
• 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