Additional narrative: the actual device was returned for evaluation.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and observed that the device failed the leakage test.It was further determined that the internal and external connectors were corroded.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be most likely due to normal wear on components from use over time.If information is obtained that was not available, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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It was reported that the battery casing device had no connection.During in-house engineering evaluation, it was observed that the device failed the leakage test.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 this 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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