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Reporter is a synthes employee.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 (b)(6) 2020, during washing and sterilizing, two (2) screwdriver shafts were noticed to have damaged tips.There was no patient involvement.This report involves one (1) stardrive screwdriver shaft t8 for ratcheting handle.This is report 1 of 2 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: h3, h4, h6: part number:03.110.022.Synthes lot number: 7036427.Supplier lot number: n/a.Release to warehouse date: 05dec2012.Expiration date: n/a.Manufactured by synthes monument.No ncrs were generated during production.Review of the device history record showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any subcomponents, which would contribute to this complaint condition.Visual inspection: visual inspection of the returned stardrive shaft revealed rounding/stripping of the device's drive-feature lobes, specifically at the tips.No other damage or defect was noted to the device.Investigation conclusion: after a visual inspection per guidance, it is determined that the reusable instrument was worn from repeated use and servicing; therefore, further investigation for the reported complaint device is not required.During the investigation, no product design or manufacturing issues were observed that may have contributed to the complaint condition; therefore, further corrective and/or preventive action is not required.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post market safety surveillance activities.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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