DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC OSCILLATING SAW ATCH, LARGE, WITH KEY; BLADE, SAW, GENERAL AND PLASTIC SURGERY, SURGICAL
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Catalog Number 532.026 |
Device Problems
Vibration (1674); Failure to Disconnect (2541)
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Patient Problem
Not Applicable (3189)
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Event Date 02/07/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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As of this date, the device has not been returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition cannot be confirmed and/or duplicated.
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Event Description
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This is report 1 of 2 for the same event.It was reported that during a veterinary tibial plateau leveling osteotomy surgical procedure, it was observed that the trigger button was loose on the small battery drive device.It was further reported that the small battery drive device had low power.The reporter stated that the oscillating saw attachment device was difficult to lock and unlock and remove from the small battery drive device.It was reported that the devices vibrated a lot while in use together.As a result, there was a five minute delay to the surgical procedure.It was reported that the procedure was completed with the actual devices with no further issues.There was no human patient involvement as this was a veterinary procedure.There were no injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All 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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The actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once the evaluation of the device has been completed, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent 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 passed all specifications and no failure was identified.Therefore, the reported condition was not confirmed and an assignable root cause was not determined.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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