The reported event could be confirmed.In the related ti 4856/17 it was stated: ¿one locking screw, cross-pin, 2.7xxmm broken during surgery, was returned in order to determine the root cause of the failure.The returned screw was examined regarding its dimensions, chemical composition (edx analysis) as well as by light and scanning electron microscopy.The (measurable) dimensions are in accordance with the specification.The chemical composition conforms to the specification - tial6v4 (ti grade 5).The investigation shows that the screw broke as a result of too high torsional forces in forced rupture mode during the insertion.The fracture surface shows the typical flow structures of a ductile torsional breakage.The root cause of the failure could have been a too small diameter or a too low deepness of the pilot hole.Indications for material or manufacturing related problems were not found in this investigation.¿ no corrective and/or preventive actions are deemed necessary at this time.The complaint is added to the complaint trend.
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