It was reported from (b)(6) that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was discovered that the radiolucent drive mark device ¿slipped¿.There was a two minute delay in the surgical procedure.A spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement reported.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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(b)(6).The manufacture facility was unknown.The date of manufacture was unknown.The actual device was returned for evaluation.Reliability engineering evaluated the device.A functional assessment was performed and the device passed all operational specifications.The reported condition was not confirmed.Therefore, an assignable root cause was not determined.If information is obtained that was not available, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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