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Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.The actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to component failure from normal wear.(b)(4).
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It was reported from (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the attachment device nose tube was bent/damaged, worn bearing, color band chipping/fading, component damage and vibration.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for visual assessment, thimble set screw and vibration.It was noted in the service order that the device had a bearing failure.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no 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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