MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS OSCILL-SAW-ATTACHM F/532.001 532.010 532; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 532.021

Device Problems Failure to Power Up (1476); Device Inoperable (1663)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 09/27/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).(b)(6).As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was discovered that the oscillating saw attachment device was not working and had no power.It was reported that the event occurred during use on a patient.It was not reported if there were any delays to the surgical procedure.A spare device was available to complete the surgery.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

This device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.During repair, it was determined that the reported condition was confirmed.It was determined that the bearing was not functioning and was defective.It was further determined that the bearing was blocked.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for check the function of the quick saw blade coupling and measure the oscillating frequency, 11700 to 14300 osc/min.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.

• Brand Name: OSCILL-SAW-ATTACHM F/532.001 532.010 532
• 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: 6955855
• MDR Text Key: 89535009
• Report Number: 8030965-2017-15569
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/02/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/17/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 532.021
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/13/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/16/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/18/2013
• 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