It was reported from colombia that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the battery handpiece device was leaking a liquid and failed leak tightness test.It was further determined that the device failed pretests for general condition and leakage test using bubble emission technique.It was noted in the service order that the device stopped working for no reason.The battery was changed and the new one was charged one hundred percent but would completely discharge during a surgical procedure.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The date of event was unknown but was known to have occurred in 2022 all available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.The actual device was returned for evaluation.The device was evaluated and it was determined that the reported condition was not confirmed.Therefore, the assignable root cause was not determined.However, during evaluation, it was determined that the device the liquid was leaking and failed leak tightness test.The device also failed pretest for general condition and leakage test using bubble emission technique.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to wear from normal use and servicing.Udi: (b)(4).
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