FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

EMAX 2 PLUS MOTOR

MDR report key: 3253852 · Received July 30, 2013

Report

Report Number
1045834-2013-03728
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
July 30, 2013
Date of Event
August 29, 2011
Report Date
August 29, 2011
Manufacturer
DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS
Product Code
HBC
PMA / PMN Number
K080802
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
SC, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE DEVICE WAS RECEIVED BY DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS. THE DEVICE WAS EVALUATED AND THE PROBLEM WAS CONFIRMED. THE HOSE / CORD WAS PULLED LOOSE OUT OF THE CONNECTOR END OF THE MOTOR ASSEMBLY. THE CONDITION OF THE HOSE / CORD WAS MOST LIKELY DUE TO HANDLING ISSUES AT THE CUSTOMER SITE. IT APPEARS THAT THE HOSE / CORD WAS PULLED ON INSTEAD OF THE CONNECTOR IN ORDER TO DISCONNECT THE MOTOR. THE INTERNAL MOTOR PARTS MOST LIKELY WERE EXPOSED TO MOISTURE DURING CLEANING DUE TO THE SEPARATION AND EXPOSURE. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MDR WILL BE SENT. (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

REPORT RECEIVED FROM USA STATING THAT THE "HOSE COVERING WIRING DETACHED FROM END" OF THE DEVICE. THE DEVICE WAS NOT BEING USED DURING SURGERY. IT IS UNKNOWN IF INJURY OR MEDICAL INTERVENTION OCCURRED. THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
356277 EMAX 2 PLUS MOTOR MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC - HANDPEICE HBC DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 Required Intervention