DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC ELECTRIC PEN DRIVE 60,000 RPM; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
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Catalog Number 05.001.010 |
Device Problem
Device Inoperable (1663)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 01/03/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).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 Description
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It was reported from (b)(6) that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was observed that the electric pen drive device did not turn on.It was unknown if there were any delays to the surgical procedure.A spare device was used to complete the procedure.There was patient involvement.There were no injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.Ll available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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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 device control unit did not function.The device also failed pretest for check function and direction of rotation.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to improper maintenance, which is user error/misuse/abuse.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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