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DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC MOTOR ASSEMBLY, XMAX; DRILL, SURGICAL, ENT (ELECTRIC OR PNEUMATIC) INCLUDING HANDPIECE
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| Catalog Number |
XMAX |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191); Noise, Audible (3273)
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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 prior to surgery, it was observed that the motor device did not work properly.There were no reports of delays to a surgical procedure.During service and evaluation, it was determined that the device hose was damaged (excluding rupture), made excessive noise and was leaking air.The device also failed pretests for hose assessment and noise assessment.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.
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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.H11 additional narrative: the actual device was returned for evaluation.During repair it was determined that the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was traced to component failure due to wear.
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