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Manufacturer narrative: the reason for this instrument failure was reported as lack of typical exposure.The possible time in service of the main contributor of this complaint is 10 years and 4 months from manufactured date.The healthcare professional indicated this event occurred during surgery, near the patient.No risk or adverse event was reported by the surgeon.The surgery was completed as intended, with no delay.The instrument was inspected prior to use and was deemed acceptable for use based on its appearance.The agent was present during surgery and was able to source a suitable replacement device.The device was returned to manufacturer and evaluated by registered medical assistant (rma) at djo surgical.A review of the instrument's device history records (dhr) revealed the instrument, when released for use, met design and manufacturing requirements.There were no non-conforming material reports (ncmr) associated with the production of the instruments that are related to the reported issue.Complaint database review shows twenty-six prior complaints filed against the instruments item number that reports a similar failure.Those are 26 - broke/cracked/damaged.No prior complaints report past instances of these instruments being affected by this failure.Review also shows no prior complaints against the instruments lot number.The root cause of this complaint is likely attributable to damage incurred from prolonged use and through misuse or rough handling which surgical instruments are subjected to.This is not an event associated with a product failure, malfunction, or issue.There are no indications that this instrument has a systemic design or material deficiency.Therefore, no containment of inventory is required.Event is associated with instrument usage, not a design or manufacturing issue.Rma examination: the reported instrument was returned to djo and after further examination, the set screw for the drill guide, two piece, rsp is gouged and the tip has sheared off.The rest of the drill guide was not returned for examination.Additional reporting on this event will be provided as a supplemental report to this document if it becomes available.
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