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If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.(b)(4).
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It was reported that the attachment device was overheating.It was not reported if the event occurred during a surgical procedure.It was not reported if there was a delay to a planned procedure.It was not reported if there was a spare device available for use.There was no patient involvement reported.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was not reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch 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.H10 additional narrative: the actual device was returned for evaluation.The device was evaluated, and the reported condition was not confirmed.A visual and functional assessment was performed which found that the device was functional, and it passed the pre-repair diagnostic assessment.Therefore, an assignable root cause was not determined.However, during repair, it was determined that there was a foreign substance found inside the device and the device was cosmetically worn.It was determined that the issues were consistent with improper maintenance.
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