DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS 11CM ANGLE ATTACHMENT, BLACK MAX; DRILLS, BURRS, TREPHINES & ACCESSORIES - ATTACHMENT
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Catalog Number B-QD11 |
Device Problems
Entrapment of Device (1212); Temperature Problem (3022)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 10/05/2016 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).(b)(6).As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.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 the attachment device became unusually warm; and that the cutter device could not be removed out of the attachment device.It was not reported if the device was used in surgery, or if there was patient involvement reported.It was not reported if there were any delays in a scheduled surgical procedure or if a spare device was available for use.It was not reported if there were any 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 locking mechanism was not functioning, color marking sleeve was missing (1 ring), tool is blocked in the attachment, sleeve and drive shaft are worn out and screw of sleeve are loose.It was also noted that the device failed pre-test for visual assesment, thimble set screw and cutter insertion.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be 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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