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Catalog Number EMAX2PLUS |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Defective Device (2588); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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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 device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and observed that the locking components were damaged on the device.It was also noted that the safety lock was defective, the device failed safety assessment, the cutter did not rotate, and an e2 error was displayed.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause of the component damage was determined to be due to user error, abuse, and/or misuse.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 by (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was observed that the motor device locking components were damaged on the motor device.It was also noted that the safety lock was defective, the device failed safety assessment, the cutter did not rotate, and an e2 error was displayed.It was noted in the service order that the lock was defective on the device.This event did not occur during surgery.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Please note that the incorrect date of manufacture (dom) (sep 9, 2012) was inadvertently entered into the initial medwatch report.Upon further investigation, the correct dom (sep 19, 2012) has been obtained.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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