MAUDE data represents reports of adverse events involving medical devices. This maude entry was filed from a company representative,foreig report with the FDA on 2020-03-20 for 8CM ANGLE ATTACHMENT QD8 manufactured by Depuy Synthes Products Llc.
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If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate. The device was returned for evaluation. During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the reported condition was confirmed. The assignable root cause was traced to improper maintenance. A device history review was performed, and no non-conformances were detected related to the reported condition. If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly. (b)(4).
Patient Sequence No: 1, Text Type: N, H10
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It was reported from (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the interior mechanism of the attachment device was heavily corroded causing the cutter to stuck in the clamping mechanism. It was only possible to remove the cutter by destruction of bearings and safety rings. It was further determined that the device failed pretest for visual assessment, thimble set screw, cutter insertion and vibration. It was noted in the service order that the device was jammed and the cutter device was stuck in it. This event did not occur during surgery. There was no patient involvement. There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization. The date of event was unknown but was known to have occurred in 2020. All available information has been disclosed. If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
Patient Sequence No: 1, Text Type: D, B5
| Report Number | 1045834-2020-00526 |
| MDR Report Key | 9859945 |
| Report Source | COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE,FOREIG |
| Date Received | 2020-03-20 |
| Date of Report | 2020-02-02 |
| Date of Event | 2020-01-01 |
| Date Mfgr Received | 2020-03-13 |
| Device Manufacturer Date | 2015-05-06 |
| Date Added to Maude | 2020-03-20 |
| Event Key | 0 |
| Report Source Code | Manufacturer report |
| Manufacturer Link | Y |
| Number of Patients in Event | 0 |
| Adverse Event Flag | 3 |
| Product Problem Flag | 3 |
| Reprocessed and Reused Flag | 3 |
| Health Professional | 3 |
| Initial Report to FDA | 3 |
| Report to FDA | 3 |
| Event Location | 3 |
| Manufacturer Contact | KARA DITTY-BOVARD |
| Manufacturer Street | 4500 RIVERSIDE DRIVE |
| Manufacturer City | PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33410 |
| Manufacturer Country | US |
| Manufacturer Postal | 33410 |
| Manufacturer Phone | 6103142063 |
| Manufacturer G1 | DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC |
| Manufacturer Street | 4500 RIVERSIDE DRIVE |
| Manufacturer City | PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33410 |
| Manufacturer Country | US |
| Manufacturer Postal Code | 33410 |
| Single Use | 3 |
| Previous Use Code | 3 |
| Event Type | 3 |
| Type of Report | 3 |
| Brand Name | 8CM ANGLE ATTACHMENT |
| Generic Name | DRILL, SURGICAL, ENT (ELECTRIC OR PNEUMATIC) |
| Product Code | HBC |
| Date Received | 2020-03-20 |
| Returned To Mfg | 2020-02-12 |
| Catalog Number | QD8 |
| Operator | HEALTH PROFESSIONAL |
| Device Availability | R |
| Device Eval'ed by Mfgr | * |
| Device Sequence No | 1 |
| Device Event Key | 0 |
| Manufacturer | DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC |
| Manufacturer Address | 4500 RIVERSIDE DRIVE PALM BEACH GARDENS FL 33410 US 33410 |
| Patient Number | Treatment | Outcome | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 2020-03-20 |