(b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Investigation summary: the device was received and repaired at the service center.The complaint was confirmed.The following information was derived from the service report: "tornado": preventive replacement of o-rings performed.Motor does not turn: motor replaced.Protective conductor resistance out of tolerance - motor cable replaced.Defective o-rings replaced.Damaged parts of the drill mounting mechanism replaced.Unit cleaned.Functional test performed.Procedure completed.Safety test checklist enclosed.Electrical safety test completed.When the motor is seized, the device will not operate as intended therefore is a potential root cause for the reported failure.However, given the information provided we cannot discern a definitive root cause for the reported failure.The device is categorized under legacy manufacturing.A review of lot/batch history for each legacy fms product complaint is not recommended since legacy manufacturing no longer exists, and it is no longer possible to make process corrections or corrective actions.At this point, no corrective action is required and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthes mitek will continue to track any related complaints within this device family as a means of monitoring the extent with which this complaint is observed in the field.Udi: (b)(4).
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