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Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Additional narrative: 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 improper maintenance.Udi: (b)(4).
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It was reported that the attachment device had an unspecified malfunction.During an in-house engineering evaluation, it was determined that the device was loose, fell apart - unattached, had a worn bearing and failed pre-test for visual assessment.It was not reported if the device was used in a surgery, or if there was patient involvement.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure, or if a spare device was available for use.It was not reported if there were any injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of this event was unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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