| Catalog Number |
05.001.240 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012); Complete Loss of Power (4015)
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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 saw attachment device trigger did not move smoothly.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.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.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: investigation summary: a visual and functional assessment was performed on the device.The following steps failed: general condition.Leakage test using bubble emission technique.Check for sticky trigger.Check roundness of housing.Check for wear on housing.During the service evaluation the following failures were identified: visual: deformed/bent - housing.Functional: moving parts do not move smoothly - trigger.Visual: cosmetic damage - worn housing.Internal finding: leak tightness test failure.Conclusion: failure reported is not confirmed.Root cause: faulty parts.Action: return unrepaired.
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