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Complainant part is expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation, but has yet to be received.Without a lot number the device history records review could not be completed.Product was not returned.Based on the information available, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.This complaint will be accounted for and monitored via post market surveillance activities.If additional information is made available, the investigation will be updated as applicable.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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Device report from canada reports an event as follows: it was reported that during a matrix mis combined with a regular matrix case on (b)(6) 2020, issues occurred for inserting the caps (where all of the shaft and sports grip shaft were no longer holding the set screw) as the distal end tip was damaged/ slightly stripped.Also, during the final tightening, the cannulated and regular long shaft stripped at the distal end tip.Procedure was completed successfully with no delay.There was no patient consequence.This report is for a stardrive shaft.This is report 2 of 4 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.A product investigation was conducted.Visual investigation: the scrdrivershaft t25 std f/matrix 5.5 (p/n: 03.632.002, lot number: h423991) was received at us cq.Visual inspection of the complaint device showed the tip threads are rounded and stripped.The condition of the device is consistent as an end of life indicator for the device.No other issues were identified during inspection.The received condition is consistent with the complaint condition thus the complaint is confirmed.Investigation conclusion: after a visual inspection per guidance provided in windchill document # (b)(4), it is determined that the reusable instrument is 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.H3, h4, h6: a device history record (dhr) review was conducted: part # 03.632.002, synthes lot # h423991, supplier lot # na, release to warehouse date: 29 nov 2017, manufactured by synthes monument.No ncr's were generated during production.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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