| Model Number |
SC2101 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
11/17/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reporter's number (b)(6).As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Event or Problem Description
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This is event 2 of 2 of the same event.It was reported from (b)(6) that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was observed that the motor device would not make a hole with the trepan and the patient's hair started to burn.It was further reported that the surgeon had to make the hole manually with a craniotome instead of the motor device.It was reported that the motor device was in use with the console device when the event occurred.There was a ten minute delay to the surgical procedure due to the event.There was patient involvement.The patient's hair was burned.There was no medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The actual device was returned for evaluation.Reliability engineering evaluated the device and the reported condition was not confirmed.However a visual and functional assessment was performed on the device which found that the irrigation pump light did not turn on.It was determined that this was consistent with normal use and servicing over time, the failure was caused by worn out touch pad.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 will be submitted accordingly.
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