DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS RECIPROCATING SAW ATTACHMENT FOR TRS; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
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Catalog Number 05.001.225 |
Device Problems
Failure to Disconnect (2541); Physical Resistance (2578); Mechanical Jam (2983)
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Patient Problem
No Information (3190)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Initial reporter¿s phone number: (b)(6).The actual device was returned for evaluation.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and observed that the gears were seized, jammed and heavy moving.It was also noted that the device was blocked and the pins of the sleeve were too long.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be wear from normal use and servicing.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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It was reported from (b)(6) that before surgery, it was observed that the saw attachment device could not be removed from an unspecified device.During an in-house engineering evaluation, it was observed that the device gears were seized, jammed and heavy moving.It was also noted that the device was blocked and the pins of the sleeve were too long.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure or if a spare device was available for use.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of this event was unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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