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It was reported that the motor device had an undetermined malfunction.During service and evaluation, it was determined that the device ran in a locked position.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for safety assessment: device does not operate with safety engaged.It was noted that the device ran on lock mode and had worn off pawl release.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.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 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, an evaluation was performed, and it was determined that the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to component failure from wear.
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