| Model Number |
3334800T |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Overheating of Device (1437)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
02/06/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device was returned for evaluation.Pre-repair temperature testing was performed.The following are the pre-repair temperatures: rear ¿ 24.8°c, middle- 24.2°c and nose- 67.0°f.Device evaluation is not complete at this time, completion of evaluation is anticipated.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a tympanoplasty surgery the handpiece overheated.The procedure was completed with another handpiece.There was no patient impact.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation has been completed.Analysis found that the inside of the device was deteriorated.There was dirt and rust on the nose, ball, o-ring, motor and bearing.The device also had an abnormal noise.The motor cable assembly, nose, ball, o-ring and bearing were replaced.The device was repaired, tested to all manufacturing product specifications and returned to the customer.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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