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Catalog Number 530.605 |
Device Problem
Loss of Power (1475)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 03/24/2014 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during pre surgery, it was discovered that the battery reamer/drill device had ¿no power.¿ there were no delays to the planned surgical procedure as an identical spare device available for use.There was no patient involvement reported.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional narrative: as of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional narrative: the actual device was returned for evaluation.Reliability engineering evaluated the device.A functional assessment was performed which found that the device had no power.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was to be due to normal wear and servicing over time.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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