It was reported by the sales rep that during a shoulder repair procedure on (b)(6) 2022, it was observed that the micro tornado hp w handcontrol device did not function.During in-house engineering evaluation, it was determined that the device had an electrical short.Another like device was used to complete the procedure.There were no adverse patient consequences nor surgical delay reported.No additional information was provided.
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If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Udi: (b)(4).Investigation summary: the complaint device was received at the service center and evaluated.During the service evaluation the following defects were identified: functional : electrical short.Minor scratches.Per service reports, this complaint can be confirmed.The repair of the device was however declined, and it is being placed into long term hold.As part of depuy mitek¿s quality process all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The faulty parts was identified as the root cause for the device failure during the service evaluation.Additional complaint information monitoring for potential safety signals is conducted through complaint trending as part of post market surveillance.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.Depuy mitek will continue to track any related complaints within this device family as a means of monitoring the extent with which this complaint is observed in the field.
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