(b)(4).The product relating to the reported event has been returned to biomet uk ltd for evaluation and below is the investigation details.Visual checks: on receiving the ¿hiploc plate¿ and ¿hiploc lag screw¿ a visual check was performed with the following observations found:- hiploc plate ¿ various scratches and marking from handling and attempted implantation.¿ etching is clear.Hiploc lag screw ¿ various scratches and marking from handling and attempted implantation.¿ etching is clear.Document review: a review of the manufacturing history records for the hiploc plate from this event has not reported any abnormalities or deviations.Complaints : 13 complaints have been recorded for a similar issue,.The returned hiploc plates have been confirmed as non-conforming.The internal barrel on the hiploc plate has been confirmed as undersize through dimensional checks.The hiploc lag screws in all returned product have been confirmed as conforming to pre-defined specification when manufactured, and require no further action to be taken.A supplier corrective action report, has been raised on sanatmetal to investigate their manufacturing processes in relation to the non-conformance.The risk assessment residual score has increased and will be considered by the product engine management team as part of a health hazard evaluation hhe2018-00210.
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