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Catalog Number 05.001.201 |
Device Problem
Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/29/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.Reporter¿s complete mailing address was not provided.Reporter¿s phone number was not provided.Udi: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported from (b)(6) that the battery handpiece device running switch was stuck in the device.It was not reported if the device was used in surgery, or if there was patient involvement.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure, or if a spare device was available for use.It was not reported if there were any 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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.The actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the device had a sticky trigger, would not run, had component damage and failed pre-test for check fitting of the lid, check function of all possible modes with power module with lid and sticky triggers.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to component failure from normal wear.
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