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Product complaint # (b)(4).Investigation summary: the device associated with this complaint was retuned for examination.Visual analysis of the device found rounding and scratches at the cutting edges.It is not unreasonable that the condition identified in visual analysis would contribute to a dull condition.Therefore, we are able to confirm dullness with damage observed, as this kind of evidence indicates constant and heavy usage of the device.Additional monitoring for any potential safety signals will be conducted through complaint trending and other post-market safety surveillance activities.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 information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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