DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC AO REAMING ATTACHMENT FOR TRS; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
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Catalog Number 05.001.210 |
Device Problem
Device Inoperable (1663)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 01/14/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(6).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 Description
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It was reported from (b)(6) that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was observed that the attachment device stopped working.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.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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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 device bearings were worn out.The device failed pretest for check general condition and noise, check the untrue running, check the free movement, marking and labeling and general condition.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to device maintenance.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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