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Initial reporter is a synthes employee.(b)(4).The ti matrix sagitl split pl str/4 h/6 bar (p/n: 04.511.421, lot number: l832999) was received at us cq.Upon visual inspection, it was noticed that the plate was deformed near the holes.Also, the plate was observed to be bent.Additionally, it was found that the plate was discolored and had scratches.No other issues were identified with the returned device.The complaint condition can be confirmed for ti matrix sagitl split pl str/4 h/6 bar (p/n: 04.511.421, lot number: l832999).The deformation on the plate could have caused due to the stress applied before the consolidation phase due to user noncompliance.The deformed condition of the plate could have caused the complaint condition.There is no indication that a design or manufacturing issue has caused the complaint condition and hence the root cause cannot be determined.Based on the investigation findings, it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.Device history lot: part: 04.511.421-us, lot: l832999, manufacturing site: (b)(4), release to warehouse date: 30 march 2018.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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