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Catalog Number 05.001.201 |
Device Problems
Mechanical Jam (2983); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/01/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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 synthese, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthese, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.Device evaluation: 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 moving parts that did not move smoothly-trigger, identified during service and repair, was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to component failure from wear.Udi: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported by japan that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the battery handpiece device had a leak tightness test failure, moving parts did not move smoothly-trigger, would not reverse, would not hold/secure/battery, deformed/bent housing and component damage.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for general condition, leakage test using bubble emission technique, check for sticky triggers, check roundness of housing, check falling out protection (steel ring) and check general function of device.It was noted that the device drop ring was not in the correct position.It was noted in the service order that the device did not reverse.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 the event was unknown.However, it was reported that the event occurred in 2023.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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