SYNTHES GMBH ELECTRIC PEN DRIVE 60,000 RPM; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
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Catalog Number 05.001.010 |
Device Problems
Unintended System Motion (1430); Fail-Safe Did Not Operate (4046)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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 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 traced to improper maintenance.Udi: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported from (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the electric pen drive device ran in the locked position, had unintended motion and low power.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for check function in ¿lock¿ mode with hand switch, check for unintended motion and check speed with tachometer.It was noted in the service order that the device had an unspecified malfunction.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The date of event was unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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