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The device, intended for use in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection confirms the returned device has multiple scratches, nicks, burrs and deep gouges in the plastic.There are no broken pieces missing from the device.The device was manufactured in 2002.The device exhibits signs of significant wear and use.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.The device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries and cleaning cycles.As plastics are vulnerable and crack may have initiated during use and possible causes could be due to the heating and cooling associated with autoclaving or prolonged use.We recommend that all reusable instruments be routinely inspected for wear and damage and replaced as necessary.At this time, we have no reason to suspect that the product failed to meet any product specifications at the time of manufacture.
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