DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS COMPACT AIR DRIVE II (CAD II); INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
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Catalog Number 511.701 |
Device Problems
Defective Device (2588); Protective Measures Problem (3015)
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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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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).(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.It was further determined that the coupling tool side was not functioning.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to improper handling, which is user error, misuse, and / or abuse.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 coupling tool side was defective on the compact air drive device.It was further determined during the pre-repair diagnostics assessment that the device failed for check the attachment coupling, check attachment coupling with attachments, check for air leak, check function of soft mode switch (safety system) and for check triggers for forward/reverse mode.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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