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Catalog Number 530.710 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); 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 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.Udi: (b)(4).The actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to component wear and design.
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Event Description
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It was reported from switzerland that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the battery oscillator device had the following failures: fell apart - unattached, moving parts do not move smoothly - trigger, contact damage.It was further determined that the device failed pretest on general condition, check the quick coupling for saw blades, check for sticky trigger, check function of device, and check oscillation frequency with frequency meter.It was noted on the service order that the knob was damaged on the device.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 but was noted to have occurred in 2023.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, an additional report will be submitted accordingly.
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