Additional information: d4 and h4.The device, used treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirms significant signs of wear and usage.There are some scratches, burrs and gouges in the device.This device was manufactured in 2015.A functional evaluation was conducted with the mating device returned with this device.The drill sleeve was not able to target correctly.A medical investigation was conducted and this case reports that during the procedure, the lag screw drill sleeve was extremely difficult to remove from the guide pin sleeve.Per email communication, different instrumentation was used to remove the guide pin sleeve from the lag screw sleeve, prior to drilling with the lag screw drill.There was no patient injury or delay reported.No further clinical assessment is warranted at this time.A review of complaint history on the listed part revealed no prior complaints for the listed batch with the same failure mode.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 risk management files found that the reported failure was documented appropriately.This device is a reusable instrument that can be exposed to numerous surgeries; damage from repeated use can occur.Damage from prolonged use, misuse or rough handling are likely probable causes 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 complaint will be reopened.No further investigation warranted for this complaint; however we will continue to monitor for future complaints and investigate as necessary.
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