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CRANI-A-R |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/12/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Reporter's phone number was not provided.As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.Udi ¿ (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported from (b)(6) that after an unspecified surgical procedure it was observed that the metal ring of the craniotome device detached from the device.This event did not occur during surgery.There was no patient involvement.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 will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.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: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the cutter device could not be inserted into the craniotome attachment device.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for cutter insertion.Therefore, the reported condition that the metal ring of the craniotome device detached from the device was confirmed.The assignable root cause of this condition was determined to be traced to component failure due to normal wear.
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