D10 updated.New information: g4,h1,h2,h3,h6,h11.Result of investigation: the devices, used in treatment, were not returned for evaluation and the reported event could not be confirmed.A clinical analysis indicated that based on the complaint details and provided image, non-union of the recently reduced/fixated im nailing was likely the contributing factor the reported event.The patient impact beyond the reported revision cannot be determined.No further medical assessment can be rendered at this time.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.A review of the complaint history for the listed parts revealed no prior complaints for the listed failure mode with the same batch numbers.A review of the risk management file and instructions of use for the product was completed.Factors and/or some potential probable causes that could include but not limited to as overuse or excessive pressure on the joint, injury, non-union, improper technique and/or patient condition.Without the return of the actual product involved and no patient medical records, our investigation of this report is inconclusive.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.No further investigation warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.Should additional information be received, the complaint will be reopened.We consider this investigation closed.
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