| Catalog Number |
QD11-S-G1 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Vibration (1674)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
01/01/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Udi: (b)(4).This device was returned for service; however, did not meet manufacturing specifications during pre-repair assessment.However, since the investigation is still on-going, the assignable root cause could not be determined at this time.Once investigation has been completed, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during pre-testing, it was observed that the attachment device was vibrating excessively and was noisy during temperature testing.The event was not related to surgery.There were no reports of injuries, medical intervention or prolonged hospitalization.The date of event was unknown but was known to have occurred in 2019.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch report 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 housing was damaged and the laser was fading.The device also failed pretest for temperature and vibration.Therefore, the reported condition was confirmed.The assignable root cause was traced to component failure due to faulty parts.If additional information should become available, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted accordingly.
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