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(b)(4).Batch #337a25.Investigation summary: the product was returned to ethicon endo-surgery for evaluation.Visual inspection and functional testing were conducted on the returned device.Visual analysis of the returned sample determined that the ats45nk device was received with no apparent damaged and with a tr45w cartridge present.The returned reload was partially fired 1/10.The returned device was tested for functionality with a test reload and it fired and all the staples formed as intended.The staple line was completed and the staples meet the staple form release criteria.The condition of the reload indicates that the device's firing cycle was interrupted.When firing the device make sure that the firing stroke is completed.Do not partially fire the device.Fire the device by squeezing the firing trigger completely until it rests on the closing trigger.Once the firing cycle has been initiated, it must be completed.If the re-initiation of firing is resumed, the device will lockout.Firing through the lockout mechanism will break the device.Please reference the instruction for use for more information.As part of ethicon endo surgery¿s quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.A manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished device batch number, and no non-conformances were identified.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial report, a follow-up report will be filed as appropriate.
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