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DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC 11CM ANGLE ATTACHMENT; DRILL, SURGICAL, ENT (ELECTRIC OR PNEUMATIC)
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| Catalog Number |
QD11 |
| 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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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the attachment device had the following failures: heat, vibration and foreign substance/debris/cleaning/sterilization.It was further determined that the device failed pretest on the following: vibration and temperature.It was noted in the service order 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 but was noted.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, an additional report 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.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: b5, h11: the event description and investigation summary have been updated to reflect the correct information.Investigation summary the actual device was returned for evaluation.During evaluation it was determined that the initial reported condition that the device did not work anymore was not confirmed.Therefore, the assignable root cause was not determined.However, the malfunctions found during service and evaluation have been confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to improper maintenance.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during service and evaluation, it was determined that the attachment device had the following failures: heat, vibration and foreign substance/debris/cleaning/sterilization.It was further determined that the device failed pretest on the following: vibration and temperature.It was noted in the service order 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 but was noted.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, an additional report 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.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: investigation summary the actual device was returned for evaluation.During evaluation it was determined that the initial reported condition that the device started then stopped working was not confirmed.Therefore, the assignable root cause was not determined.However, the malfunctions found during service and evaluation have been confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to improper maintenance.
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