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| Catalog Number |
QD11-G1 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Complete Loss of Power (4015); 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 |
10/07/2024
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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.H11 additional narrative: to date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the attachment device overheated and did not work.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.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.H11 additional narrative: device evaluation: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, it was determined that the reported condition that the device did not work was not confirmed.However, during evaluation, it was determined that the device produced heat, was difficult to assemble/disassemble and could not insert cutter.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for cutter engagement assessment, cutter brake assessment and temperature assessment.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to component failure from wear.
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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.H11 additional narrative: the investigation summary has been updated to reflect the correct information.Investigation summary: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed; and it was determined that the reported condition that the device did not work was not confirmed while the reported condition that the device overheated was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to component wear.
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