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| Model Number |
SHORT-HD-G1 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Device Damaged by Another Device (2915); Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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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.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: the actual device was returned for evaluation.Quality engineering evaluated the device and it was determined that the device fell apart - unattached.The device also failed pretest for visual assessment.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was traced to user error.Udi: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the motor device had an unspecified malfunction.During in-house engineering evaluation, it was determined that the attachment device fell apart - unattached.The device also failed pretest for visual assessment.It was not reported if the device was used in surgery, or if there was patient involvement.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure, or if a spare device was available for use.It was not reported if there were any injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The date of event was unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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