MAUDE Adverse Event Report: DEPUY MITEK LLC US MICRO TORNADO HP W HANDCONTROL; LINE-POWERED ARTHROSCOPIC SHAVER SYSTEM

Catalog Number 283512

Device Problem Mechanical Jam (2983)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 01/01/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.(b)(6).Investigation summary: the device was sent to the service center for evaluation.Defects were found with the complaint device; this complaint is confirmed.The following defects were found at the service center and have been repaired.Motor does not turn: motor replaced.Short circuit in the motor cable - motor cable replaced.Resistance value out of specs: handcontrol set replaced.The root cause for the device failure is a defective motor, a short circuit in the motor cable, and resistance values of the keypad were out of specification.The complaint device has been repaired, tested, and found to be fully functional.A device history record (dhr) review has been conducted to determine if there were any internal processing issues which would have contributed to the nature of the product complaint.Our results indicate that this batch of product was processed without incident; therefore, there is no evidence of manufacturing anomalies on the paperwork reviewed.At this point, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthes mitek will continue to track any related complaints within this device family as a means of monitoring the extent with which this complaint is observed in the field.Udi: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported by the affiliate via phone that the micro tornado handpiece with hand controls has article defect.

• Brand Name: MICRO TORNADO HP W HANDCONTROL
• Type of Device: LINE-POWERED ARTHROSCOPIC SHAVER SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): DEPUY MITEK LLC US; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer (Section G): DEPUY MITEK LLC US; 325 paramount drive; raynham MA 02767
• Manufacturer Contact: kara ditty-bovard ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 6103142063
• MDR Report Key: 8282316
• MDR Text Key: 136250827
• Report Number: 1221934-2019-56165
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HRX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10886705016938
• UDI-Public: 10886705016938
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K954465
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,health professional,o
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/24/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/28/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 283512
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/13/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/24/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/16/2013
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1