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Catalog Number 284002 |
Device Problem
Intermittent Energy Output (4025)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 05/26/2015 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional narrative: if information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Udi: (b)(4).Evaluation statement: the unit was evaluated and the reason for return : "pump turns on and off by itself" could not be duplicated.The unit passed all diagnostic tests, functional tests, and is fully operational.Further, a review into the depuy synthes mitek complaints system revealed one dissimilar complaint for this device's serial number.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.
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Event Description
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It was reported by the sales rep that during shoulder repair surgical procedure, it was observed that the pump would turn on and off by itself.The sales rep reported that the procedure was delayed by 10-15 minutes while they swapped out the pump.The procedure was completed with the 2nd pump.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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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.Udi: (b)(4).Correction: device mfr date.This report is being filed from the remetrix complaint management system as required under mitek¿s corrective and preventative actions (capa) to file usa fda mdr missed malfunctions.
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