BATTERY REAMER/DRILL FOR BPL II
Report
- Report Number
- 8030965-2019-64789
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- June 3, 2019
- Date of Event
- May 17, 2019
- Report Date
- May 17, 2019
- Manufacturer
- DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC
- Product Code
- GEY
- UDI-DI
- 07611819491830
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- IN
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
H10: DEPUY SYNTHES IS SUBMITTING THIS REPORT PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF 21 CFR, PART 803. THIS REPORT MAY BE BASED ON INFORMATION WHICH DEPUY SYNTHES HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO INVESTIGATE OR VERIFY PRIOR TO THE REQUIRED REPORTING DATE. THIS REPORT DOES NOT REFLECT A CONCLUSION BY FDA, DEPUY SYNTHES OR ITS EMPLOYEES THAT THE REPORT CONSTITUTES AN ADMISSION THAT THE DEVICE, DEPUY SYNTHES, OR ITS EMPLOYEES CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO THE POTENTIAL EVENT DESCRIBED IN THIS REPORT. D10: ADDITIONAL NARRATIVE: THE ACTUAL DEVICE WAS RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. DURING REPAIR, AN EVALUATION WAS PERFORMED AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE MOTOR OF THE BATTERY REAMER/DRILL DEVICE WAS WORN. IT WAS NOTED THAT THE TRIGGER WAS LOOSE, AND THE MOTOR WAS FAULTY. IT WAS FURTHER DETERMINED THAT THE DEVICE FAILED PRETEST FOR FUNCTIONAL TEST, AND TRIGGER TEST. THEREFORE, THE REPORTED CONDITION WAS CONFIRMED. THE ASSIGNABLE ROOT CAUSE WAS DETERMINED TO BE DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
CONCOMITANT MED PRODUCTS AND THERAPY DATES: QUICK COUPLING DEVICE, (B)(6) 2019. AS OF THIS DATE, THE DEVICE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED FOR EVALUATION; THEREFORE, THE REPORTED CONDITION CANNOT BE CONFIRMED AND/OR DUPLICATED. IF INFORMATION IS OBTAINED THAT WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE INITIAL MEDWATCH, A FOLLOW-UP MEDWATCH WILL BE FILED AS APPROPRIATE. UDI ¿ (B)(4).
IT WAS REPORTED FROM (B)(6) THAT THE FORWARD SWITCH OF THE BATTERY REAMER DRILL DEVICE WAS ROTATING ON ITS OWN AND THE QUICK COUPLING K-WIRE ATTACHMENT DEVICE OPENED, AND SEPARATED. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THE EVENT OCCURRED DURING A SURGICAL PROCEDURE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WAS A DELAY TO A PLANNED PROCEDURE. IT WAS NOT REPORTED IF THERE WAS A SPARE DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR USE. THERE WAS NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT REPORTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF INJURIES, MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION. ALL AVAILABLE INFORMATION HAS BEEN DISCLOSED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SHOULD BECOME AVAILABLE, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED ACCORDINGLY.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 456853 | BATTERY REAMER/DRILL FOR BPL II | MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED | GEY | DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC | 07611819491830 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |