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| Model Number |
MA-D20-G1 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191); Excessive Heating (4030)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/06/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional 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.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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during an unspecified surgical procedure it was observed that the minimal access drive device was not working properly and was heating up.It was reported that there was no delay in the procedure due to the event.It was not reported 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 will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional 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.H10 additional narrative: the actual device was returned for evaluation.The minimal access drive device was evaluated and the reported condition that the device was heating up was not confirmed.Therefore, an assignable root cause was not determined.However, during evaluation it was observed that the device had vibration and was making excessive noise.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for vibration assessment.Therefore, the reported condition that the device was not working properly was confirmed.The assignable root cause of these conditions was determined to be traced to maintenance, which is improper maintenance.
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