SYNTHES GMBH BATTERY HANDPIECE/MODULAR FOR TRS; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
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Model Number 05.001.201 |
Device Problems
Device Reprocessing Problem (1091); Complete Loss of Power (4015); Excessive Heating (4030)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 03/29/2022 |
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 the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.Concomitant medical products: power module and lid devices, therapy date: (b)(6) 2022.Udi: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported from (b)(6) that prior to surgery, it was observed that the battery handpiece device overheated, had a foreign substance on it, would not run and stopped by itself.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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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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.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.H10 additional narrative: the actual device was returned for evaluation.The device was evaluated and it was determined that the reported condition was not confirmed.Therefore, the assignable root cause was not determined.However, during evaluation, it was determined that the device housing was worn and failed leak tightness test failure.The device also failed pretests for wear on housing and leakage test using bubble emission technique.The assignable root cause was traced to component failure due to normal wear.
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