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If the information is unknown, not available or does not apply, the section/field of the form is left blank.Unknown between march 2022 and june 2022.Implant date unknown date in march 2022.Complainant part is not expected to be returned for manufacturer review/investigation.Initial reporter is j&j company representative.Investigation summary: the photo was returned to depuy synthes for evaluation.The depuy synthes team conducted a visual inspection of the returned device from attachment.Visual analysis of the photo revealed that the cercl-cable w/crimp ø1.7 sst had no signs of issue or defect.X-ray evidence provided shows a plate and screw construct at the left distal femur with signs of bone and plate breakage.No other issues were identified.As the device was not returned, an as-received condition could not be assessed, and a dimensional inspection and document/specification review were not completed.As part of depuy synthes quality process, all devices are manufactured, inspected, and released to approved specifications.The overall complaint was notconfirmed for the cercl-cable w/crimp ø1.7 sst.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: part: 298.801.01s, lot: 8l96020, release to warehouse date: 11 january 2022, expiration date : 01 january 2032, supplier: früh verpackungstechnik ag, manufacturing site: werk selzach.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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