DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC SMALL BATTERY DRIVE CASING F/ 14.4 VOLT INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
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Catalog Number 532.132 |
Device Problem
Device Inoperable (1663)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The manufacturing location was unknown.
The serial number was unknown.
Therefore, device manufacture date is unknown.
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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This is report 1 of 2 for the same event: it was reported that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was discovered that the sagittal saw attachment jammed and would not run and the ¿press¿ knob to open the small battery drive casing device was broken.
There were no delays to the surgical procedure as spare devices were available to complete the surgery.
There was patient involvement reported.
There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.
The exact date of this event was unknown.
All available information has been disclosed.
If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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