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Catalog Number 05.001.201 |
Device Problems
Fracture (1260); Material Fragmentation (1261); Noise, Audible (3273); Excessive Heating (4030)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 12/26/2023 |
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 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.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.H10 additional narrative: as of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported by the healthy authority in china that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was observed that the battery handpiece device had an abnormal high temperature, abnormal noise and device cracking.It was reported that after dismantling it was found that a metal foreign matter had fallen off.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure or whether a spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement.There were no 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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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 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.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.Device history record shows the lot was processed through the normal manufacturing and inspection operations with no rework or nonconformities noted.This lot met all dimensional, visual and packaging criteria at the time of release with no issues documented during the manufacturing process.
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