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Catalog Number 530.610 |
Device Problem
Device Stops Intermittently (1599)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 10/26/2015 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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 supplemental medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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This is report 1 of 2 for the same event.It was reported that during an unspecified surgery, it was observed that the battery oscillator device was operating intermittently.An identical spare device was used; however, yielded the same results.A third identical spare device was used to complete the surgery.There were no delays reported to the surgical procedure.There was patient involvement.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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The actual device was returned for evaluation.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and observed that the device has intermittent operation and vibration.It was determined that the electronic control unit was damaged, the electric motor had extreme vibration, the o-rings were damaged, and the bearings and saw-head were worn out.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 for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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