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(b)(4).To date the device has not been returned.If the device or further details are received at a later date a supplemental medwatch will be sent.Investigation summary: according to the information provided, it was reported that the reuse patient set fms 24pk.Upon setting up the fms, the water doesn't flow up to the scope.Noticed increased pressure on the bag and water doesn't flow.The complaint device is not being returned, therefore unavailable for a physical evaluation.However, a photo was provided.Upon visual inspection of the photo, observations reveals only the one-way valve from the 284649-tube set reported.It was found in the photo that there not presented rest of fluid in the section of the tube near the filter.The pressure test would help to find leaks in the tube set.Hands on analysis should provide more evidence to be able to discern a root cause.The photo don¿t provide evidence of the failure reported into device, therefore the complaint reported cannot be confirmed.The possible root cause can be attributed to an excessive force by the surgeon, whether the insertion was off axis during the procedure.As a result, we cannot determine a root cause for the reported failure.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device lot number:4917, and no non-conformances related to the reported complaint condition were identified. at this point in time, no corrective action is required, and no further action is warranted.However, depuy synthes mitek will continue to track any related complaints within this device family as a means of monitoring the extent with which this complaint is observed in the field.Udi:(b)(4).
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