SYNTHES GMBH SAGITTAL SAW ATTACHMENT, LONG, FOR TRS; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
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Catalog Number 05.001.224 |
Device Problem
Mechanical Jam (2983)
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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.Additional narrative: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the device was frozen/will not move.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause of this condition was determined to be traced to component failure due to wear.Udi: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported from (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the sagittal saw attachment device was frozen/will not move, had component damage, moving parts of the device did not move smoothly, and did not function.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for general condition, check for mechanical free movement, and check oscillation frequency.It was noted in the service order that the device was locked internally.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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