| Model Number |
QD11-S |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Overheating of Device (1437)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
01/24/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Reporter¿s facility name and complete mailing address were not provided.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 additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported from (b)(6) that the attachment device was generating a lot of heat.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 for use.It was not reported if there were any injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.All available has been disclosed.If additional information were to become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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Additional 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 had damaged locking components, locking parts and failed pre-test for cutter insertion.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to normal wear.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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