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Device report from synthes reports an event in the usa as follows: it was reported that on an unknown date, during evaluation, the repair technicians had found that the device had failed calibration.This complaint involves one (1) device 10nm torque wrench 11mm across the flats.This is report 1 of 1 for complaint (b)(4).
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Product complaint # (b)(4).Additional narrative: a manufacturing record evaluation was performed for the finished article lot and no non-conformances were identified.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.Part#: 388.261, lot#: 7704357-22, release to warehouse date: september 15, 2014.Supplier: (b)(4).No non-conformance reports (ncr's) generated, during production.Review of the device history record(s) showed, that there were no issues, during the manufacture of this product, and any sub-components, which would contribute to this complaint condition.A service and repair evaluation was completed.The customer returned, the torque wrench for routine maintenance.The repair technician reported, that the device had failed calibration and failed torque test in clockwise and counterclockwise directions.Torque test high is the reason for repair.The item is not repairable, per the inspection sheet.The cause of the issue is torque test failed high.The evaluation was confirmed.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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