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Catalog Number EMAX2PLUS |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Loose or Intermittent Connection (1371); Overheating of Device (1437); Smoking (1585); Defective Device (2588)
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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).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 further determined that the device had an e6 error code.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to user error, abuse and/or misuse and improper cleaning.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent 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 cable/cord/wiring was damaged on the motor device.It was further noted that the device heated up quickly (211f), emitted smoke, the connector sleeve was loose, the motor and control were defective, the device had liquid loss and the coupling and locking were damaged.It was noted in the service order that the device 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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(b)(4).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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Single-use device: the single-use device was documented as blank in the initial report.The single-use device has been updated as no.If information is obtained that was not available, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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