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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.The actual device was returned for evaluation.The attachment device was evaluated and the reported condition that the device was stuck, not working was not confirmed.Therefore, an assignable root cause was not determined.However, during evaluation it was observed that the had vibration and was generating heat.The assignable root cause of these conditions was determined to be traced to the user, which is user error.Udi ¿ (b)(4).
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It was reported from (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the angle attachment device had a worn bearing, the color band was chipping/fading, there was vibration, heat, and component damage.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for visual assessment, vibration, and temperature assessment.It was noted in the service order that the device was stuck, not working.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 not reported, however, it was reported that the event occurred in 2021.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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