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242400 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Intermittent Loss of Power (4016)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
01/01/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.Udi: (b)(4).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 by the affiliate in (b)(6) that there was frequent image disturbance with their tck1 hd camera head during procedures since last three months.Affiliate mentioned that initially the problem was with ccu power supply (ccu frequently getting off) and was replaced the same, but again the machine started giving the image disturbance till date.It was not reported if there were any delays in the surgical procedure.There was patient involvement reported.There were no injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).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.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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Additional information received on 01/08/2019 from the affiliate stating that an alternative device was readily available and there was no patient or case involvement with this event.They also stated that the device would be returning to the warehouse for evaluation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint (b)(4).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.Additional narrative: 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 at the service center and evaluated.The reported complaint of the device functioning intermittently was confirmed.Per the service report, the device was inspected and it was found that when the tck1 camera head is connected to the ccu, it works but goes off when the cable is moved.It was noted in the report that the camera cable has an internal damage.The camera head will need a replacement.The root cause of the reported complaint was thus determined to be the internally damaged camera cable.A non-conformance search was performed for this part-lot combination and no non-conformances were identified.At this point in time, 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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