| Model Number |
AUTOLUBE-III |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
03/01/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional 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.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported from (b)(6) that the autolube device had an oil leak.It was not reported if the device was used in surgery, or if there was patient involvement.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure, or if a spare device was available for use.It was not reported if there were any injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The exact date of the event was not reported, however it was noted that the event occurred in (b)(6) 2018.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 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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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.It was further determined that the device failed to pass the gauge assessment due to particles inside and the foot pad had discoloration.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to improper maintenance.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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