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It was reported that during a proximal biceps tenodesis, an expired biceptor implant was implanted in the patient.It is unknown how the procedure was performed.No delays occurred.No patient injury or other complications were reported.All available information has been disclosed.If additional information should become available, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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H10, h3, h6: the reported device, used in treatment, was not returned to the designated complaint unit for independent evaluation, thus visual inspection and functional testing could not be performed.A review of device records showed there were no indications to suggest that the product did not meet manufacturing specification upon release for distribution.A complaint history review concluded this was an isolated event.A review of the instructions for use found to include conditions of off label use and technique specifics, as well as precautions and warnings related to the use of the device.A review of the manufacturing procedure found that carton label should contain the earliest expiration date of all three devices within package.A review of risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.A relationship, if any, between the subject device and the reported event could not be determined.Please refer to the instructions for use for recommendations on proper use of the device and potential troubleshooting methods to prevent future reoccurrence of the reported event.No containment or corrective actions are recommended at this time.If the product associated with this event is returned at a future date, this investigation will be reopened for evaluation.
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