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Catalog Number 72200616S |
Device Problem
Overheating of Device (1437)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 05/12/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that the mdu cable became very hot during a shoulder scope procedure.A backup mdu was use to complete the procedure.No injuries or complications were noted as a result.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Unit was powered on using the appropriate test equipment and it failed with "short circuit detected" error message and alarm.A kink was observed in the middle of the power cord.After troubleshooting, the cause of error was observed to be a defective power cord assembly.It was determined that the power cord has a shorted or open internal wire.Motor and hall board were tested and passed functional testing.The complaint was verified and the investigation has concluded that this unit has succumbed to physical damage to the power cord assembly.Factors, unrelated to the manufacturing and design of the device which could have contributed to the reported event, include normal wear and tear, causing damage as a result of consistent use over time such as excessive tensile stress applied to the power cord, which could have partially broken one or more signal wires.Overheating is most likely associated with the short circuit in the power cord which can result in additional current delivery from the control unit and thus generate heat.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.A review of the device history record was performed which confirmed no inconsistencies.
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