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DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS LLC BURR ATTACHMENT-SHORT FOR PEN DRIVE; INSTRUMENT, SURGICAL, ORTHOPEDIC, AC-POWERED, MOTOR/ACCESS AND ATTACHMENT
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| Catalog Number |
05.001.045 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Excessive Heating (4030)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Burn(s) (1757)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Udi: (b)(4).The reporter's facility name 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 that during an unspecified surgical procedure, it was observed that the attachment device was getting hot which lead to the patient's lip being burned.There were no reports of delays in the surgical procedure.It was not reported if a spare device was available for use.There was patient involvement.It was not reported if medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization were required.The date of event was unknown.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should 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.H6: device history review: the actual device was not returned for evaluation; therefore, the reported condition was not confirmed.However, a device history review was performed which indicated that there were no relevant issues identified during the manufacture of the device that may have contributed to the reported condition.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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