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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 Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported from (b)(4) that the battery reamer/drill device had no power.The event was not reported to have occurred during surgery.It was not reported if there were any delays in a surgical procedure or if a spare device was available.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(6).The actual device was returned for evaluation.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and observed that the device did not run when power was applied.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to worn electrical components and bearings deterioration from normal wear-out.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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