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Catalog Number 05.001.080 |
Device Problem
Noise, Audible (3273)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 03/22/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Udi: (b)(4).The actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the device has been evaluated, 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 air pen drive device engine was making very loud noise.It was unknown if the event occurred during surgery.There were no delays to a surgical procedure.It was unknown if there was patient involvement.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 will be submitted accordingly.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Upon further investigation, it was determined that mfr# (b)(4) is a duplicate of mfr# (b)(4).Reference mfr # (b)(4) for all further reporting regarding this event.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.Corrected data: d10: the date returned for evaluation was reported as (b)(6) 2019, the correct date is (b)(6) 2019.H10: this device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.During repair, it was determined that the device did not function and was locked.The device also failed pretest for check external leak tightness and check internal leak tightness.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.It was noted that the device was locked due to some of the parts being damaged by failures in the cleaning and lubrication processes, there was excess liquid residue detected inside the device, and there were signs of oxidation.The assignable root cause was determined to improper device maintenance.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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