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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.The actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the device had vibration, worn bearings, corrosion/rusting/pitting, corrosion on the gears, cosmetic damage, and was loose.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for visual assessment, thimble set screw ¿ loose screw, and vibration assessment.Therefore, the reported condition of an undetermined malfunction was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be traced to user, which is user error.(b)(4).
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It was reported that the attachment device had an undetermined malfunction.During service and evaluation it was determined that the device had vibration.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 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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