DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS SMALL BATTERY DRIVE (COLIBRI); INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
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Catalog Number 532.001 |
Device Problems
Mechanical Problem (1384); Power Conditioning Problem (1474); Defective Component (2292); Physical Resistance (2578); Mechanical Jam (2983)
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Patient Problem
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(6).This device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to wear/strained from normal use and servicing.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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Event Description
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It was reported by (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was discovered that the motor seized, was running rough and defective on the small battery drive device.It was noted in the service order that the motor was weak, the control had a malfunction and the coupling head was jammed.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.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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