FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

EMAX 2 PLUS MOTOR

MDR report key: 3811823 · Received October 11, 2013

Report

Report Number
1045834-2013-03777
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
October 11, 2013
Report Date
November 1, 2011
Manufacturer
DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS
Product Code
HBC
PMA / PMN Number
K080802
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
MO, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE DEVICE HAS BEEN RECEIVED BY DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS. THE INVESTIGATION IS STILL IN PROCESS. WHEN THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SENT. REF: (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

REPORT RECEIVED FROM THE USA STATING THAT THE DEVICE AND ATTACHMENT "BECAME VERY HOT DURING USE" AND "BURNT THROUGH THE DRAPES" DURING SURGERY. IT IS KNOWN THAT DEVICE WAS BEING USED DURING SURGERY BUT NO PATIENT OR USER INJURY OCCURRED. IT IS UNKNOWN IF A DELAY IN THE SURGICAL PROCEDURE OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE DEVICE ISSUE. THE DATE OF THE EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THERE WAS NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
523780 EMAX 2 PLUS MOTOR MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC - HANDPIECE HBC DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1