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Device deemed reportable at conclusion of investigation.Investigation summary: visual inspection: the 3.2mm trocar for recon locking (p/n: 03.010.077, lot number: pe00159) was received at us cq.Visual inspection of the complaint device showed that the device was bent more than the specified 2mm and in another axis.Device failure/defect identified? yes.Dimensional inspection: specified dimensions: shaft od = 3.1 +/- 0.1mm.Measured dimensions: shaft od = 3.09mm, conforming.Document/specification review: document was reviewed.No design issues or discrepancies were identified.Complaint confirmed? yes.Investigation conclusion: this complaint is confirmed as the device is bent more than specified and in another axis as well.No definitive root cause could be determined based on the provided information.No new, unique or different patient harms were identified as a result of this evaluation.There was no indication that a design or manufacturing issue contributed to the complaint.No design issues were observed during the document/specification review.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post market safety surveillance activities.Device history: part #: 03.010.077, synthes lot number: pe00159, supplier lot number: pe00159, release to warehouse date: 21-jul-2009, supplier: (b)(4).Review of the device history record(s) showed that there were no issues during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.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 on an unknown date, one helical blade (1) one (1) locking bolt measuring device, and one (1) trocar did not function, and the one (1) radiolucent aiming arm for retrograde standard locking was broken.All of the device issues were noticed during the reverse logistics audit of returned devices.There was no patient involvement and no additional information is available.This is report 2 of 2 for (b)(4).
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