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DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC 8CM HEAVY DUTY MEDIUM ATTACH; MOTOR, DRILL, ELECTRIC - ATTACHMENT
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| Model Number |
MEDIUM-HD |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Device Slipped (1584); Excessive Heating (4030)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional 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 actual device was returned for evaluation.The device was evaluated and it was determined that the reported condition was not confirmed.Therefore, the assignable root cause was not determined.However, during evaluation, it was determined that the device had heat.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to improper maintenance.Udi: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the attachment device had loose bearings.During an in-house engineering evaluation, it was determined that the device had heat, old spacers, the color band was chipping/fading and failed pre-test for temperature.It was not reported if the device was used in surgery, or if there was patient involvement.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure, or if a spare device was available for use.It was not reported if there were any injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of this 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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