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Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.The actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the investigation has been completed, and if additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.Udi: (b)(4).
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It was reported that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was discovered that the attachment device was overheating.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure or if a spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement reported.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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This report is being submitted pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which has not been investigated or verified prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by depuy synthes, or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the product, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for this medwatch, a supplemental medwatch report will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed, and the reported condition was not confirmed.Therefore, an assignable root cause was not determined.However, it was determined that the color band was chipping/fading, and the bearings were corroded and rusted (corrosion/rusting/pitting).It was further observed that the back and mid assemblies were corroded.It was determined that the cutter device could not be inserted.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for visual assessment - color band fading and cutter insertion assessment.The assignable root cause was determined to be traced to maintenance, which is improper maintenance.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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