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It was reported by switzerland that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the attachment device produced heat.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for temperature assessment.It was noted in the service order that during pre-surgery, it was discovered that the device did not work anymore.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.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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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, it was determined that the reported condition that the device did not work anymore was not confirmed.Therefore, an assignable root cause for the reported condition of does not function was not determined.However, during evaluation, it was determined that the device produced heat.The assignable root cause was determined to be traced to user, which is user error.Udi: (b)(4).
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