DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC BATTERY HANDPIECE/MODULAR FOR TRS; MOTOR, SURGICAL INSTRUMENT, AC-POWERED
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Catalog Number 05.001.201 |
Device Problem
Overheating of Device (1437)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 05/17/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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.During repair, it was determined that the device bearing was not functioning, defective and the handpiece created noise and heat.It was also determined that the device failed check of free moving.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to normal wear.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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Event Description
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It was reported from india that during demonstration testing, the battery handpiece device, while being used with a lid device, heated up and stopped in between.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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