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It was reported that the motor device had a hole in the tube.During in-house engineering evaluation, it was observed that the device had liquid leak and hose damage.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for hose assessment and oil leak 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 a surgical procedure or if a spare device was available for use.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.
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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: this device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the reported condition of liquid leak identified during service and evaluation is confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be traced to the user, which is user error.
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