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The device used in treatment was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection of the returned device confirms that the device is broken and has signs of wear and tear from use.A medical investigation was conducted and confirms per complaint details, the device ¿cracked¿ during impaction.Reportedly, the procedure was completed without delay using a backup from s+n without patient injury or other complications.Responses to medical documentation requests were not provided; therefore, the root cause of the reported event could not be fully assessed.No patient injury was alleged.The patient impact beyond the modified surgical procedure with use of a backup device could not be determined.No further medical assessment is warranted at this time.Should additional information/ documentation become available, the clinical/medical task may be re-opened for further evaluation.A review of complaint history for the listed part revealed no prior complaints for batch listed.A review of the manufacturing records did not reveal a manufacturing abnormality that could have caused or contributed to the reported incident.A review of the risk management file revealed this failure mode was previously identified.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Expected wear/tear is likely the probable cause of the reported event.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.Based on this investigation, the need for corrective action is not indicated.Should additional information be received, the complaints will be reopened.No further investigation is warranted for these complaints; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.
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