DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS COLIBRI; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
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Catalog Number 532.001 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Mechanical Problem (1384); 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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The actual device was returned for evaluation.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and the reported condition was confirmed.An assessment was performed on the device which found the coupling tool side had seized, was jammed, and was heavy moving.It was further noted that the coupling head had a defect.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to device wear from normal use and servicing over time.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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Event Description
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It was reported from italy that the small battery drive device was broken.During in-house engineering evaluation it was found that the coupling tool side had seized, was jammed, and was heavy moving.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 a surgical procedure or if a spare device was available.It was not reported if there were any 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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