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(b)(6).It was reported that, during an jetx surgery, one jetx ds/troc f/5 & 6mm sht hp was broken when trying to change the centering sleeve.Surgery was resumed, without any delay.No health consequences were reported.
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H3, h6: the device, used in treatment, was returned for evaluation.A visual inspection of the returned device confirms the device broke into three pieces.All pieces were returned for evaluation.This device show signs of significant wear and usage.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.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.
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