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Catalog Number 530.705 |
Device Problems
Output below Specifications (3004); Noise, Audible (3273); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 05/24/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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 synthese, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: the actual device was returned for evaluation.The battery reamer/drill device was evaluated and the reported condition that the device was making an abnormal noise was not confirmed.Therefore, an assignable root cause was not determined.However, during evaluation it was observed that the device had insufficient/low power, the electrical control unit was damaged ¿ will not run and had a sticky trigger.Therefore, the reported condition that the device had low power was confirmed.The assignable root cause of this condition was determined to be traced to maintenance, which is improper maintenance.Udi ¿ (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported from switzerland that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the battery reamer/drill device had insufficient/low power, the electrical control unit was damaged ¿ will not run and had a sticky trigger.It was noted that the engine was too weak and the anti-twist protection for the handle on the control was defective.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for check for sticky trigger and check power with the power test bench.It was noted in the service order that the device was making an abnormal noise and had insufficient power.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.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.
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