Catalog Number 242401 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Intermittent Continuity (1121)
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Patient Problem
Not Applicable (3189)
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Event Date 11/21/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product complaint # (b)(4).If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.Udi: (b)(4).
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Event Description
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As reported by the sales rep via phone, the cable on the camera head acc-mount appears to be broken internally.The image generated on the screen flashes in and out and produces color jumping all around the screen.The case was delayed by five minutes to replace unit with a like device with no patient harm.
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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.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.The actual device has been returned and is currently pending evaluation.Once reliability engineering evaluates the device, a supplemental medwatch report will be sent accordingly.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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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.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.H10 additional narrative: h6: method codes: device history lot: the service history has been reviewed in lieu of the device history record for this device since it was previously serviced.The device was last serviced on (b)(6) 2019 and passed all functional testing before being returned to the customer.Investigation summary: the complaint device was received at the service center and evaluated.The sales rep reported an issue of the cable on the device appeared to be broken internally and the image generated on the screen flashed in and out and produced color jumping all around the screen.Per service manual operational and diagnostic, the device was found to be working intermittently, therefore this complaint can be confirmed.The repair was declined and the device was not restored to the specifications.It is being placed into long term hold.With the available information, we cannot determine the root cause of the reported problem.The service history has been reviewed in lieu of the device history record for this device since it was previously serviced.The device was last serviced on (b)(6) 2019 and passed all functional testing before being returned to the customer.At this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthes mitek will continue to track any related complaints within this device family as a means of monitoring the extent with which this complaint is observed in the field.Device history lot: the service history has been reviewed in lieu of the device history record for this device since it was previously serviced.The device was last serviced on 10/03/2019 and passed all functional testing before being returned to the customer.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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