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

Catalog Number 05.001.225

Device Problem Difficult To Position (1467)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(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 additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.

Event Description

It was reported from (b)(6) that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was observed that the saw attachment device could not be attached to the handpiece device.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure.It was reported that a spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement.There were no injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch 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 gear was seized, jammed, blocked and moving heavily.It was further determined that the device failed pre-test for check for saw performance, check for oscillation frequency, check with top sternum and check of free movement.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to premature wear from normal use and servicing.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.

• Brand Name: RECIPROCATING SAW ATTACHMENT 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
• MDR Report Key: 7361550
• MDR Text Key: 103178609
• Report Number: 8030965-2018-52305
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HWE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886982130051
• UDI-Public: (01)10886982130051(11)130626
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/26/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/22/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 05.001.225
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/26/2018
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/27/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1