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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 additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.
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It was reported from (b)(6) that the craniotome device overheated while working.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.The exact date of this event was unknown but was noted to have occurred (b)(6) 2019.All available has been disclosed.If additional information were to become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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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.The actual device was returned for evaluation.During evaluation of the device, it was determined that the device fell apart - unattached labeling, craniotome neuro tip bent/damaged, bearing damage, missing components, both pens sheared off, attachment was delivered in two parts, ball bearings fell apart, missing balls, cage damaged and crani bracket damaged (abrasion).It was also determined that the device failed pre-test for visual - two parts and temperature.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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