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The device, used in treatment, were returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned jrny ii uni femoraltrial holder confirms the device has multiple scratches, burrs and gouges in it.A functional evaluation was conducted and confirms the femoral trial holder actuator is not turning freely causing the stated failure.A medical investigation was conducted and confirms it was reported that no patient harm or injury was sustained as a result of this device related incident.The procedure was completed using the same device without delay.Therefore, no further medical assessment is warranted based on the information provided.A complaint history review found related failures; this failure mode will be monitored for future complaints for any necessary corrective actions.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.We consider this investigation closed.
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