EMAX 2 PLUS MOTOR
Report
- Report Number
- 1045834-2013-03656
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- July 26, 2013
- Report Date
- June 27, 2013
- Manufacturer
- DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS
- Product Code
- HBC
- PMA / PMN Number
- K080802
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- FL, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
THE ACTUAL DEVICE WAS RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION. RELIABILITY ENGINEERING EVALUATED THE DEVICE AND THE DEVICE FAILED THE ROTATIONS PER MINUTE (RPMS) SPECIFICATIONS. THE REPORTED CONDITION WAS CONFIRMED. EVIDENCE SUGGESTS THIS WAS DUE TO A FAILURE OF THE INTERNAL MOTOR OR MECHANICAL COMPONENTS AS A RESULT OF EXCESSIVE FORCE. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SENT ACCORDINGLY. (B)(4).
IT WAS REPORTED THAT IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE MOTOR DRILL DEVICE "PRODUCED LOE ROTATIONS PER MINUTE (RPMS)." IT WAS UNKNOWN TO THE REPORTER IF THE DEVICE WAS USED IN SURGERY OR IF THE ALLEGED MALFUNCTION WAS DISCOVERED DURING PRE-CHECK. IT WAS UNKNOWN TO THE REPORTER IF THERE WERE ANY DELAYS IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE OR IF A SPARE DEVICE WAS AVAILABLE. IT WAS UNKNOWN IF INJURIES OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION WERE REPORTED. THE EXACT EVENT DATE WAS UNKNOWN. HOWEVER, THE REPORTER CLARIFIED ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 349946 | EMAX 2 PLUS MOTOR | MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC-HAND PIECE | HBC | DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |