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S-SAW |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191); Excessive Heating (4030)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/13/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by (b)(6) that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the attachment device was generating heat.It was further observed that the device had worn bearing, was vibrating and was making unexpected noise.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for temperature assessment.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.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional 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: device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the reported condition of the device generating heat identified during service and evaluation was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be traced to component failure from wear.Udi: (b)(4).
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Additional 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.H10 additional narrative: device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.Upon further review of returned device, it was further observed that previously reported conditions of vibration and unexpected noise were not confirmed.Therefore, an assignable root cause was not determined.
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