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Catalog Number EMAX2PLUS |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Device Inoperable (1663); Metal Shedding Debris (1804); Defective Device (2588); Naturally Worn (2988)
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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)(4).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 cleaning, sterilization, and/or maintenance procedures not followed as per directions for use, which is user error / abuse and possibly misuse.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.
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Event Description
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It was reported from (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was observed that the motor device had foreign debris, the motor and control were defective, the coupling and hose were worn and the bearing were damaged.During engineering evaluation, it was determined that the device did not work at all.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device manufacture date was documented as nov 17, 2015 on the initial report.It has been updated to may 17, 2010.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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