It was reported that a 75100213 polarstem case (b)(4) is damaged.This is not a procedure-related complaint and therefore, no injuries or surgical delays were reported.The device of (b)(4), intended for use in treatment, was returned for investigation to smith and nephew memphis.Upon visual inspection, the reported failure mode could be confirmed.The tray shows signs of wear and tear.Due to the wear, the batch number could not be detected on the tray.Based on the available information, the reported failure is attributed to a wear problem and the root cause is an ¿end of life problem¿ the need for corrective action is not indicated.Smith & nephew will continue to monitor this device for similar issues.
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