DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT II; BLADE, SAW, GENERAL AND PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL
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Catalog Number 511.801 |
Device Problems
Device Inoperable (1663); Naturally Worn (2988)
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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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(b)(6).The actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once reliability engineering evaluates the device, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.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 by (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was observed that the saw attachment device was worn-out and did not work.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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This device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and the reported condition was confirmed.It was determined that several parts were damaged.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to improper cleaning and maintenance, which is user error/misuse/abuse.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.
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