| Catalog Number |
05.001.045 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Overheating of Device (1437)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
04/26/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reporter¿s phone number was not provided.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 or Problem Description
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It was reported from (b)(6) that the burr attachment-short device was making a strange sound and became hot during use.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 a surgical procedure or if a spare device was available.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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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 confirmed.It was determined that the bearing seized, jammed and was moving heavily.It was further determined that the attachment device was turning heavily.It was further determined that the device failed pretest for check of free moving.The assignable root cause was determined to be due wear from normal use servicing.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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