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72201500 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Overheating of Device (1437)
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the dyonics powermini was overheating.The exact moment at which the issue was noticed is unknown; however, it was reported that the procedure was resumed, without any delay, using an equivalent smith and nephew back up device available.No further complications were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: internal complaint reference: (b)(4).H3, h6: the reported device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed on the exterior of the device, and no physical damage was observed.A functional evaluation revealed the device grew warm and a blade stall error message was found.It was also noted device ma was above 960.Further investigation revealed stiffness in the drive fork when rotated.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specifications upon release for distribution.A complaint history review found similar reported events.A risk management review found that the reported failure and/or harm was documented appropriately, and there were no indications to suggest the anticipated risk is not adequate.The root cause was associated with a component failure.Factors that could have contributed to the reported event include corrosion in the gearbox/motor assembly from cleaning and sterilization methods and the chemicals involved over a period of time or one or more of the motor phases shorting out.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.
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