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It was reported that outside of surgery, the unit had a corroded motor, contaminated insulation and damaged part like plug harness assembly, worn screws and worn reciprocation arm.Inconsistent speed was confirmed after final investigation.There was no patient involvement.Due diligence is complete as no further information is available.
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This complaint is recorded by zimmer biomet under (b)(4).Review of the most recent repair record determined the motor speeds were not stable, the screws and reciprocating arm were worn, the power cable was damaged (no exposed metal wiring), and the insulator was contaminated.The motor, reciprocating arm, screws, plug harness, and insulator were replaced to resolve the reported issue.Review of the device history record identified no deviations or anomalies during manufacturing.The root cause of the reported issue is attributed to component failure as the device exhibits wear and tear from repeated use.The event is 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 - event occurred in france.
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