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00515047500 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Inability to Irrigate (1337); Overheating of Device (1437)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/15/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This event is recorded with zimmer biomet under (b)(4).This medwatch is being filed as an initial / final report based on information discovered during the device evaluation.Visual examination of the returned product identified functional testing found the device would not power on with the original battery pack but did power on and function normally in both modes when connected to a lab battery pack.Visual inspection of the interior of the pack found the batteries had leaked electrolyte inside of the pack.The batteries were installed in the correct orientation inside the pack.There did not appear to be damage to the wiring of the pack.No other damage was found.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing related to the reported event.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to device manufacturing process.The event cannot be confirmed.If any further information is found which would change or alter any conclusions or information, a supplemental report will be filed accordingly.Zimmer biomet will continue to monitor for trends.G2: foreign: canada.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during surgery, the pulse lavage didn't move water through, even overheating to the point of not being able to touch the unit.No debris fell nor left in patient.There was no patient harm/injury.There was no surgical delay.There was no medical intervention.During device evaluation and visual inspection of the interior of the pack found the batteries had leaked electrolyte.Due diligence is complete, no further information is available.
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