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 Problem
Failure to Power Up (1476)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported from (b)(6) that the attachment device did not run when mounted to a device.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional narrative: (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 information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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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 gears were seized, jammed and rough running.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.It was further reported that the gears were blocked.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to 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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