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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.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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It was reported that the attachment device was overheating.It was reported that the event did not occur during a surgical procedure.It was not reported if there was a delay to a planned procedure or 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.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.The actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed.And it was determined, that the attachment device had heat and the bearing was worn.It was further determined, that the device failed pretest for temperature assessment.Therefore, the reported condition that the device overheats was confirmed.The assignable root cause of this condition was determined, to be traced to maintenance, which is user error/misuse/abuse.
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