| Catalog Number |
530.690 |
| 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 |
10/31/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reporter¿s complete address and phone number was not provided.The actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once reliability engineering evaluates the device, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.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 report 2 of 2 for the same event: it was reported from (b)(6) that during a knee osteoarthritis (left side) surgical procedure, it was discovered that the battery reamer/drill device suddenly stopped working when used together with the battery casing device.It was reported that the event occurred during use on a patient.There was a twenty minute delay to the surgical procedure.It was not reported if a spare device was available.There was patient involvement reported.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.During repair, it was determined that the reported condition was not confirmed.A functional assessment was performed and the device met all technical requirements and no failures were identified.Therefore, an assignable root cause was not determined.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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