SYNTHES GMBH COLIBRI II HANDPIECE; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
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Catalog Number 532.101 |
Device Problem
Intermittent Loss of Power (4016)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 04/20/2021 |
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 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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Event Description
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It was reported from (b)(6) that during an unspecified surgical procedure it was observed that the small battery drive device was not working properly.It was reported that the device stopped working in between surgery again and again.It was reported that there was a 20-minute delay in the procedure due to the event.It was reported that an unspecified spare device was available for use and the procedure was successfully completed.There was patient involvement reported.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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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.The actual device was returned for evaluation.The small battery drive device was evaluated and the reported condition that the device stopped working in between surgery again and again was not confirmed.Therefore, an assignable root cause was not determined.However, during evaluation it was observed that the device would not run.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for check function of the device and check the power with the test bench.The assignable root cause of this condition was determined to be traced to component failure due to normal wear.
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