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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.Additional narrative: concomitant med products and therapy dates: attachment device, (b)(6) 2023.The serial number was unknown; therefore, the device manufacture date is unknown, and the udi is incomplete.As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.Udi: (b)(4).
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This is report 2 of 2 of the same event: it was reported that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was discovered that the attachment device and bearing sleeve device experienced excessive friction and heated up while in use.It was reported that the devices were being used together when the event occurred.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure or if a spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement reported.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 report will be submitted accordingly.
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