As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Udi: (b)(4).
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It was reported that the battery oscillator device had intermittent operation in one of the ¿on¿ positions.It was not reported if the event occurred during a surgical procedure.It was not reported if there was a delay to a planned procedure.It was not reported if there was a spare device available for use.There was no patient involvement reported.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was not reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Concomitant medical products: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the reported condition that the device had intermittent operation in one of the ¿on¿ position was confirmed.An assessment was performed and it was determined that the unit would run intermittently when left in the on mode, the motor had vibration, and the oscillating head and set screw were worn.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for functional test.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to improper cleaning methods, which is user error/misuse/abuse.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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