The device was received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing 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.
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It was reported that on an unknown date, during a routine incoming inspection of a loaner set at (b)(4) site, it was observed that the depth gauge was bent.There was no patient or hospital involvement.This report is for one (1) depth gauge for 2.7mm & small screws.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).
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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.H10 additional narrative: d4; g5; h3, h4, h6: part:319.01; lot:l654363; manufacturing site: hägendorf.Release to warehouse date: february 22, 2018.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number, and no non-conformances were identified.Service and repair evaluation.The customer reported the device was bent.The repair technician reported the device needed lube/oil/clean.Lube/oil/clean is the reason for repair.The cause of the issue is not determined.The item was repaired per the inspection sheet, passed synthes final inspection, and will be returned to the customer upon completion of the service and repair process.Finalized service record will be archived.The evaluation was confirmed.The device was deemed serviceable and will be returned to the customer, no design or manufacturing issues were identified therefore it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.H11 corrected data: h6 - patient codes.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.
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