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.Reporter is a j&j employee.: part # 03.835.043.Synthes lot # 1952720116.Supplier lot # 1952720116.Release to warehouse date: 05 may 2022.Supplier: (b)(4).No ncrs were 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.It was reported that during routine incoming inspection of a loaner set, it was observed that a 03.835.043, torque limiting handle with 4.5mm quick coupling had failed calibration.The repair technician reported that device failed torque test in service and design limits and required further testing at the vendor.The cause of the issue is torque test failed low.The vendor reported that the device attained minimum torque peak which was less than the accepted torque range for the part.The item will be repaired and will be returned to the customer upon completion of the service and repair process.The evaluation was confirmed.The device was deemed serviceable and will be returned to the customer, no design or manufacturing issues were identified therefore it has been determined that no corrective and/or preventative action is proposed.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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