MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT, LONG, FOR TRS; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT

Catalog Number 05.001.224

Device Problems Device Inoperable (1663); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

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

Event Date 01/15/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.Reporter's phone number: (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 observed that the sagittal saw attachment device did not work.It was not reported if there was a delay in the procedure due to the event, or if a spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement reported.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 will be submitted accordingly.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.This device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.The device was evaluated and it was determined that the bearing of the long attachment device was not functioning and was defective.It was noted that the bearing was worn out.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for check the saw performance, check the oscillation frequency, and check of free movement.Therefore, 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 submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT, LONG, FOR TRS
• Type of Device: INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer (Section G): OBERDORF SYNTHES PRODUKTIONS GMBH; eimattstrasse 3; oberdorf 4436 ; SZ 4436
• Manufacturer Contact: michael cote ; 1302 wrights lane east; west chester, PA ; 6107195000
• MDR Report Key: 7251031
• MDR Text Key: 99796098
• Report Number: 8030965-2018-50942
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 7611819377929
• UDI-Public: (01)7611819377929(11)150318
• 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: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/16/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/08/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 05.001.224
• Device Lot Number: N/A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/09/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/12/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/18/2015
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1