SYNTHES OBERDORF OSCILL-SAW-ATTACHM W/QUICK-COUPL F/COMPA; BLADE, SAW, GENERAL AND PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL
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Catalog Number 511.801 |
Device Problems
Partial Blockage (1065); Mechanical Problem (1384); Mechanical Jam (2983)
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Patient Problem
No Information (3190)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reporter¿s phone number: (b)(4).The actual device was returned for evaluation.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and observed that the gear seized, blocked, jammed, running rough, moving heavy, and was defective.It was further determined that the device attachment was defective and the housing was corroded.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to wear from normal use and servicing.If information is obtained that was not available, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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It was reported from (b)(6) that the oscillating saw attachment device had an unspecified defect.During in-house engineering evaluation, it was observed that the gear seized, blocked and was running rough.It was not reported if the device was used in surgery, or if there was patient involvement.It was not reported if there were any delays in a surgical procedure or if a spare device was available.It was not reported if there were any 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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