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Catalog Number EMAX2PLUS |
Device Problems
Mechanical Jam (2983); Noise, Audible (3273)
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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.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.H10 additional narrative: device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, it was determined that the reported condition that the device was not running smoothly was not confirmed.Therefore, an assignable root cause for the reported condition of moving parts did not move smoothly was not determined.However, during evaluation, it was determined that the device produced heat.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 switzerland that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the motor device produced excessive noise and produced heat.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for noise assessment and handpiece temperature assessment.It was noted in the service order that the device was noisy and the motor could not run very well(was not running smoothly).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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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