The loaner core impaction drill was returned to stryker instruments for service.During functional testing by a service technician, it was found that the device was overheating.No medical intervention and no adverse consequences were reported with this event.As this event occurred during testing at the manufacturer facility, there was no patient involvement and no delay to a surgical procedure.
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The failure was confirmed through functional testing, disassembly, and visual inspection.Upon disassembly for visual inspection the components, including the sockets, were confirmed to be corroded, and the bearings brinelled.The device was repaired and placed back into stryker stock.
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