SYNTHES GMBH OSCILLATING SAW ATTACHMENT II; BLADE, SAW, GENERAL & PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL
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Catalog Number 511.801 |
Device Problem
Mechanical Jam (2983)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 01/01/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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.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.Device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the reported condition of device being frozen/not moving 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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Event Description
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It was reported by switzerland that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the oscillating saw attachment device was frozen/would not move.It was further observed that the device had seized gear.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for checking function in running mode and checking the oscillation frequency with frequency meter.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 unknown.However, it was reported that the event occurred in 2022.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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