DEPUY SYNTHES POWER TOOLS CAD II; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
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Catalog Number 511.701 |
Device Problems
Partial Blockage (1065); Power Conditioning Problem (1474); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913); Mechanical Jam (2983)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Reporter's phone number: (b)(6).The device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to wear from normal use and servicing over time.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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Event Description
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It was reported by (b)(6) that the compact air drive device trigger was jammed.During service and evaluation, it was observed that the device motor power was too low, trigger was blocked, and handle blocked.It was not reported if the event occurred during a surgical procedure, or if a spare device was available for use.There was no patient involvement.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of this event was unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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