DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS 6.1CM ATTACHMENT, BLACK MAX; BUR, SURGICAL, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY - ATTACHMENT
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Catalog Number B-SILVER_LL |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Overheating of Device (1437); Naturally Worn (2988)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 09/17/2015 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional narrative: the actual device was returned for evaluation.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and observed that the bearings were worn out and no longer in axial alignment, which created excessive heat.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 supplemental medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the attachment device was broken.During in-house engineering evaluation, it was observed that the bearings were worn out and no longer in axial alignment, which created excessive heat.The event was not reported to have occurred during surgery.It was not reported if there were any delays in a surgical procedure or if a spare device was available.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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