SYNTHES GMBH ELECTRIC PEN DRIVE 60,000 RPM; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED MOTOR AND ACCESSORY/ATTACHMENT
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Catalog Number 05.001.010 |
Device Problem
Fail-Safe Did Not Operate (4046)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/01/2021 |
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.Device evaluation: the actual 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 determined to be due to component failure from normal wear.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.Udi: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported by (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the electric pen drive device ran in a locked position and had insufficient/low power.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for check power with power test bench, check speed with tachometer and check function in ¿lock¿ mode with electric pen drive hand switch.It was noted that it was not possible to perform a pre test step due to the device running in a locked position.It was noted in the service order that the device had an undetermined 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 exact date of the event was unknown.However, it was reported that the event occurred in 2021.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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