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It was reported that on an unknown date, during routine incoming inspection of a loaner set, it was observed that the x15 torque driver was found to be out of specification.The torque tested high.There was no known patient or hospital involvement.This report involves one (1) mountaineer oct spinal system torque driver x15.This is report 1 of 1 for (b)(4).
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Additional narrative: reporter is a synthes employee.The device has been received, the investigation is in progress, no conclusion could be drawn at the time of filing this report.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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Depuy synthes is submitting this report pursuant to the provisions of 21 cfr, part 803.This report may be based on information which depuy synthes has not been able to investigate or verify prior to the required reporting date.This report does not reflect a conclusion by fda, depuy synthes or its employees that the report constitutes an admission that the device, depuy synthes, or its employees caused or contributed to the potential event described in this report.If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.H10: additional narrative: h3, h4, h6: a review of the receiving inspection (ri) for x15 torque driver was conducted identifying that lot number gb125164 was released in a single batch on january 22, 2020 with no discrepancies.As a result, the ri identified no issues during the manufacturing and release of this device that could have contributed to the problem reported by the customer.H3, h6: a product investigation was completed: visual analysis of the returned sample revealed no visual defects with the device.The device was tested and was found to be outside the specified torque limits of the device.The dimensional inspection was not performed as there are no dimensions relevant to the complaint condition.The current and manufactured to drawings were reviewed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was confirmed as the observed condition of the device would contribute to the complained device issue.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 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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