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

Catalog Number 511.701

Device Problems Unintended System Motion (1430); Fail-Safe Problem (2936)

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

Event Date 12/05/2016

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 improper maintenance, which is user error/misuse/abuse.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that the compact air drive device did not function.During service and evaluation, it was observed that the trigger was broken,and torn off.It was also noted that the device had lack of power and the locking pin was locked in the body.It was also observed that the device failed pre-test for general condition, soft mode switch (safety system), untrue running, excessive noise and power with test bench: 110 to 160 w.It was not reported if the device was used in surgery, or if there was patient involvement reported.It was not reported if there were any delays in a scheduled 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.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: 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: michael cote ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA 19380 ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 6214405
• MDR Text Key: 63620272
• Report Number: 8030965-2016-16094
• 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: 12/06/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/29/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 511.701
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/07/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/07/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/12/2010
• 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