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Catalog Number EMAX2PLUS |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Moisture Damage (1405); Device Slipped (1584); Defective Component (2292); Component Missing (2306); 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).(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.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to improper reprocessing, 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 cable/cord/wiring was damaged on the motor device.It was further determined that the motor, control, and the coupling were defective.It was observed that there was liquid damage and the hose was worn out.It was further observed that a pin was missing and the others were loose.It was determined that the device was defective and the hose was faulty.It was further determined during the pre-repair diagnostics assessment that the device failed for loctite & cable assessments, motor thermistor assessment and for safety assessment.It was noted on the service order that there was an issue with the bearing and the pin was lost on the tip of the device.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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