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Udi: (b)(4).Concomitant med products: burr device.The actual device was returned for evaluation.During evaluation of the device, it was determined that the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was determined to be due to normal wear and improper device maintenance which is user error/misuse/abuse.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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It was reported that the attachment device would not release the burr device.During in-house engineering evaluation, it was determined that the device gear and the middle sub assembly came out, the nose tube was corroded and the housing was damaged.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 the 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 information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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