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It was reported that the impactor device would not impact.During service and evaluation, it was determined that the device had a sticky trigger.This event did not occur during surgery.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 the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H11 additional narrative: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair, an evaluation was performed and it was determined that the passed visual inspection, however, the device trigger was difficult to press/depress consistent with lack of lubricant.It was also found that the device failed pre-test for impactor operation assessment and intermittent test assessment.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to improper maintenance.
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