DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC STANDARD CONSOLE WITH IRRIGATION FOR EPD; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
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Catalog Number 05.001.000 |
Device Problems
Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913); Device Operational Issue (2914)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 03/08/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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 Description
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It was reported that during a shoulder latarjet surgical procedure, it was observed that the blue power light of the console device came on but would not respond to anything.There were no delays to the surgical procedure as a spare device was available to complete the surgery.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.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 confirmed.It was determined that the housing was cracked and the back of the housing was broken.It was observed that the ¿sed¿ upgrade was missing.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for general condition, version (upgrade) check and check function of sed has been changed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to improper handling, which is user error, misuse, and / or abuse.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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